RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

National Institute for Development and Research (NIDR), Imadol -4, Golbhatta, Lalitpur is a national level research consultancy, working since 2012 in the field of research, survey, and evaluations. We are hiring following staffs:

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - [FEMALE -1]

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in Public Health 

Experience: 1–2 years of relevant experience in research, data analysis, or program evaluation, proposal and report writing.

Skills:

• Strong monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Proficiency in research software (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, STATA, SPSS, R, NVivo).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills and writing fluency in both Nepali and English is preferred.
• A two-wheeler license, and their own vehicle and resident of near Imadol, Lalitpur area will be given priority.
• Willing to office as soon possible

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review and assist in developing research proposals, including defining research questions, methodologies, and data collection strategies.
• Support the preparation of research/survey plans, timelines, and budgets 
• Conduct data collection through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or secondary data 
• Develop database of questionnaire in Kobo Toolbox
• Perform data cleaning, coding, and preliminary analysis using software such as Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R.
• Support to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Coordinate and communicate with field teams, project partners, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project operations.
• Track project progress, maintain detailed documentation, and report regularly to 

Office Time: 9 AM to 5PM (Monday to Friday)

Interested candidates can apply with updated CV and Motivation Letter by April 05, 2026, at Email: hrd.nidr@gmail.com with writing subject line Application for Research Associate. 

Note: Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls will be taken for queries