Research Officer

Brief description of organization

Progress Inc. is a private company which specializes in research, monitoring and evaluations, assessments, capacity building and other data management for public, private and non-profit sectors in the social development sector. The organization works in various sectors including education, agriculture, governance, livelihood, DRR, WASH, and many more.

NOTE: We are only looking for Nepali candidates with prior professional experience in research / monitoring and evaluation. Those with only schooling / education thesis experience are not qualified for this opening.

Position Title: Research Officer

(Initially 3 months probation contract, extended to 2 years after successful performance review)

Working Hours: 9:30 AM – 5 PM (Sunday to Friday)

Salary Range: NPR 40,000 - 50,000 per month

Job Description:

• Lead different projects; prepare questionnaire, field work design, and lead the report writing

• The candidate will work in the multi-sector areas such as DRR, WASH, livelihood, governance, agriculture, education, etc. and not just one specialization

• Able to format reports and notes in Microsoft Office within the provided branding guidelines of the organization.

• Prepare and manage project proposals

• Monitoring and supervision of the project activities; able to communicate to clients

• Excellent planning and deadline driven individual

• Conduct desk review, literature review and other backend study as required

• Conduct data collection through field visits

• Prepare qualitative and quantitative instruments, survey, questionnaire, etc.

• Lead report writing and liaison with other team members; must be able to finalize the report

• Other as assigned by supervisor

Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent English report writing skills (An absolute MUST) and oral communication skills in English and Nepali; Should possess true passion for writing

• Highly skilled in Microsoft word and excel for report formatting

• Master’s Degree graduate in Journalism, Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology or similar that is relevant in the development sector (Bachelor’s degree does not qualify)

• 1-2 years or more - experience specifically in the field of M&E and/or research, in the social development sector or NGOs

• Experienced in data collection methods like survey, interviews, and group discussions

• Good understanding of statistical data analysis packages – SPSS, STATA or other similar

• MUST be willing to travel to rural areas of Nepal with basic amenities for projects in any situation

• Able to work efficiently within the stipulated deadline in a fast paced environment

• Able to work independently with minimal to no supervision

• Motivated to work as per need of the organization

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV to jobs.progressinc@gmail.com by July 31, 2021, with the subject title of the email as “Research Officer”. Please apply at earliest as applicable candidates will be immediately contacted for a written test and then interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries will be entertained and any inappropriate recommendation will automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing.