Research Associate

Brief description of organization

Progress Inc. is a private research consulting company which offers services in research, monitoring and evaluations, assessments, capacity building and other data management services to public, private and non-profit actors and institutions in the social development sector. The organization works in different social development themes including gender, education, livelihood, DRR, child protection and more.

Please submit the application via email to jobs@progressinccompany.com

Position Title: Research Associate

Working Days: 5 days a week, Monday - Friday (On-site – from Maharajgunj, Kathmandu)

Contract: Full-time

Job Description:

• Work under direction of Supervisor

• Support in proposal writing and supporting documentations

• Plan, synthesize and collate field information (both qualitative and quantitative)
• Analyze quantitative data and extract table, graphs, etc.
• Notetaking, field transcriptions, and compilation of findings

• Business development and expert scouting activities

• Conduct data analysis, data cleaning and real time review, where applicable

• Coordinate with project personnel/ supervisor for collaboration on applicable work

• Meet deadline/timeline at all times and strictly follow privacy policy of organization

• Coordinate with admin and other staff for field planning, field team management

• Format and brand all deliverable.
• Prepare tool on mobile based application and test for deployment

• Conduct field activities in remote part of the country with minimal amenities

• Work in a fast-paced setting and multitask

• Archiving of final deliverables

• Support in facilitation of training and other deliverables

• Updating existing database and roster

• Posting, planning and updating social media contents

• Other as assigned by team

Skills/Requirements:

• Proficient in research methodology and proposal development

• Exceptional understanding on evaluation and assessment

• Exceptional proficiency in critical analysis

• Excellent English and Nepali skills for communication and writing

• Minimum Master’s Degree (Development Studies, Rural Development, Gender Studies, Anthropology, Sociology) or relevant to the position and role from a reputed/recognized University

• 1-2 years’ experience in a research company or firm

• Excellent computing and formatting skills; MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, email, Canva etc.

• Understanding of mobile data collection application and statistical tools

• Able to multi-task handling and juggle different roles at the same time

• Able to work efficiently as required for the position

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Honest and dedicated to the organization’s values

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV to jobs@progressinccompany.com with the subject title of the email “Research Associate”. Please note that shortlisted candidate will be notified via email / call for an assessment, followed by an interview. 

Position is open on a rolling basis, subject to close as soon as filled.