Vacancy Announcement

Title: Research Associate

No. of position: 1

Location: Kupondole, Lalitpur

Level: Entry-level

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Length: 6 months (can be extended as per the performance and need)

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Key roles and responsibilities:-

• Collect information, literature, reports and documents related to a given topic.
• Conduct literature reviews and write substantial summaries
• Maintain a daily task of searching for and retrieving information online and offline media related to civic spaces and civil societies in Nepal
• Keep a log and manage online database and records 
• Assist with the team with synthesis, analysis and other general research works 

Other Responsibilities:-

• Attend meetings (both in-person and virtual), note-taking and taking meeting minutes.
• Contribute in research and report writing tasks
• Provide daily and weekly updates to program coordinator

Minimum Requirements:-

• Enrolled/completed a Master’s degree in Sociology, Economics, Philosophy,International Development, Community Development or other social science.
• Knowledgeable about roles of civil societies, social and economic issues, development sectors actors and government structures in Nepal.
• Sound understanding of research methodologies.
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SPSS.
• Good written and oral communication skills in Nepali and English are required.

Core Competencies:-

Planning & Organizing: Ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities.
Communication: Good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with technical staff and present information in a clear and concise style.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Growth: Willingness to learn and work hard for growth.

To apply, please submit your application by email, referencing in the subject line “Research Associate”, to info@odcnepal.com.np on or before September 03, 2020. Your application must include a cover letter and C.V. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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