Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organization. It was established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of children and families in conflict affected and other vulnerable communities. TPO Nepal is a knowledge-driven, innovative organization working in areas disrupted by violence and poverty. We strive to develop local psychosocial, mental health ... and conflict resolution capacity and systems that promote community resilience, quality of life and self-reliance through education, research, service delivery and advocacy.
View Company ProfileJunior Research Officer
Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: 1 -
Job Type
: Full Time -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Mid Level -
Experience
: 1 Years -
Apply Before
: 2021-02-14 Closed -
Skills
:CommunicationsMonitoringResearch
Job Description:
TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed and result oriented candidate for the following position:
Job duration: Until September 2021 with possibilities of extension
Start date: At the earliest
Major responsibilities:
The Junior Research Officer will be responsible for following duties but not limited to:
- Prepare, plan to conduct qualitative research activities (FGDs, KIIs etc.) as per the need of the project
- Transcribe and translate qualitative interviews in both Nepali and English languages
- Support Project coordinators and other project team for overall project/research planning, action plans and monitoring processes
- Work together with Project coordinator and other project team for providing support to the research teams and report to the project coordinator and concern supervisor
- Coordinate research activities with GOs, NGOs, and other stakeholders in the implementation sites
- Initiate to manage logistical documents for research activities and provide logistical support to other research team
- Coordinate and conduct the processing and analysis of data and keep all research data safely
- Schedule periodical meetings with the Project Coordinator/Supervisor and other concern research team
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in spoken and written English; word processing skills in both English and Nepali (Devanagri typing)
- Sound knowledge in research design, methods and analysis. Knowledge on SPSS and NVIVO would be an added benefit
- Preference will be given to the local candidates with experience in mental health research including transcription & translation of qualitative interviews
Education + Experience:
- Completion of minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Anthropology, or related fields). Priority will be given to candidate with Master’s Degree.
- Minimum one year of experience in Research or/and Monitoring and Evaluation
Apply Instruction:
Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np, no later than 5:00 p.m., 14th February, 2021.