Invitation for Roster of Experts and Field Researchers (Enumerators and Supervisors)

USP CONSULTANCY

Invitation for Roster of Experts and Field Researchers (Enumerators and Supervisors)

USP Consultancy, a leading firm in research, policy analysis, program evaluation, and technical advisory services, is establishing a Roster of Experts and Field Researchers to support national and international organizations. We invite professionals with proven expertise in the following solutions and capabilities to join our team.

Thematic and Sub-thematic Areas of Expertise:

1. Climate Resilience, Disaster Risk Management and Environment Protection

• Climate-smart agriculture and agribusiness, natural resource management, ecosystem-based adaptation
• Disaster risk reduction (DRR) and early warning systems
• Circular economy, green jobs, environmental sciences

2. Food Security, Nutrition, and Livelihoods

• Market systems development, livelihoods diversification, value chains
• Nutrition-sensitive programming, agriculture innovation and technology
• Dairy systems, agricultural research, Value Chain Analysis

3. Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation

• Pro-poor and Inclusive Economic Growth Strategies
• Employment-intensive and Labor Market Programs
• Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Promotion
• Skills Development and Decent Work Opportunities
• Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Livelihoods

4. Youth, Gender, and Inclusion

• Youth empowerment and skills development
• Digital inclusion, gender-transformative approaches
• Protection and safeguarding

5. Governance, Localization, and Civil Society Strengthening

• Social accountability, civic engagement, local governance systems
• Localization strategies, partnership development
• Conflict sensitivity and social cohesion

6. Digital Development and Innovation

• ICT4D, digital literacy and inclusion (especially youth and women)
• Digital agriculture / ag-tech solutions
• Blockchain, mobile money, and fintech applications

7. Economic Development and Market Access

• Entrepreneurship, MSME development, financial inclusion
• Green enterprise, circular economy models
• Value chain analysis, private sector engagement, business incubation

8. Social Protection and Safety Nets

• Design and evaluation of social protection schemes
• Shock-responsive safety nets, cash-based programming, digital transfers
• Graduation approaches

9. Education and Skills Development

• Foundational literacy and numeracy, TVET
• Life skills and soft skills training, alternative learning pathways
• Inclusive education (especially for children with disabilities)

10. Fiscal Federalism and Public Finance

• Public Financial Management (PFM) Systems and Reforms
• Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers and Equalization
• Budget Planning, Execution, and Accountability
• Revenue Mobilization and Tax Policy Analysis
• Public Expenditure Review and PEFA Assessments

Type of Assignment:

1. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

• Baseline, Midline, and Endline Surveys
• Midterm and Final Evaluations
• Impact and Outcome Assessments

2. Research and Analysis

• Policy Research, Thematic and Sectoral Studies
• Climate Risk, Vulnerability, and Capacity Assessments (VCA)
• Market and Value Chain Analysis

3. Project Development and Planning

• Proposal Development
• Feasibility Studies and Assessments
• Program Design and Strategic Planning

4. Capacity Development and Training

• Training Needs Assessments
• Capacity Building and Skills Development Programs
• Stakeholder and Community Training Workshops

Eligibility Criteria

Application Submission

Interested applicants are requested to apply online via https://uspconsultancy.com.np/careers

USP Consultancy is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities.

Closing Date: 3rd December 2025