Consultant Research Assistant

About Organization

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO) Nepal is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations. It was established in 2005 to promote the psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.

Project information:

TPO Nepal is conducting a research project titled Parental Depression and Its Impact on Parental and Child Nutrition in Nepal: A Mixed-Methods Study. The study explores how maternal and paternal depression influence dietary diversity, nutritional outcomes, and caregiving in households with children under five. Using a mixed-methods approach-combining PHQ-9 screening, dietary recall, anthropometry, and qualitative interviews-it seeks to uncover the pathways linking depression with nutrition and provide evidence to inform culturally responsive interventions in Nepal. TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed, and result-oriented candidates for the short-term position of Consultant Research Assistant.

Position: Consultant Research Assistant

Job Station: Sindhuli and Okhaldhunga

Job duration: 2 months

Number of openings: 8 (6 Female , 2 Male)

Start date: At the earliest

Major responsibilities:

The Consultant Research Assistants will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Coordinate with various community stakeholders and organizations for research activities.
2. Coordinate with research participants for data collection.
3. Implement research activities, including participant recruitment, household surveys, and qualitative interviews (FGDs and KIIs) with participants and family members.
4. Conduct anthropometric measurements (height, weight) using SECA scales and Shorr boards for accurate assessment of child nutritional status and maternal BMI.
5. Regularly debrief and share experiences and learnings from the tool administration with the supervisor.
6. Debrief regularly with the supervisor, sharing experiences, challenges, and learnings from tool administration.
7. Provide regular and timely progress updates to the supervisor.
8. Transcribe qualitative interviews as required.
9. Participate in other project activities as assigned by the organization.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. At least Bachelor’s degree in the field of psychology, nursing, public health, population health, anthropology, epidemiology, global health or related field.
2. Flexible to work beyond office hours when required.
3. Good command of spoken Nepali languages.
4. Prior experience in conducting surveys using KOBO and conducting anthropometric measurements would be an added advantage.
5. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
6. Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and conduct fieldwork in rural communities.
7. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in research data collection, including household surveys, mental health assessment tools, and qualitative methods (FGDs, KIIs).

Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with the cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected remuneration to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np no later than 5:00 p.m. of 22nd September 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed about the further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks. 

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.