Prakriti Resources Centre (PRC) is a non-governmental organization working for sustainable development and environmental justice in Nepal. Organizational focus is in the areas of climate change, resilience and disaster risk reduction and environmental sustainability. In these areas, we conduct research and study, carry out policy intervention, build awareness, knowledge and capacity of stakeholders, and facilitate dialogue among th ... em. PRC is seeking an expression of interest from qualified candidates for the following positions in MAP for 100% Renewable Energy project. The 3-year project aims to build multi-stakeholder platform to facilitate policy discourses on 100% renewable energy in federal, provincial and municipal governments.
View Company ProfileProject Officer – Research
Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: 1 -
Job Type
: Contract -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Mid Level -
Experience
: 2 Years -
Apply Before
: 2020-07-10 Closed
Job Description:
Position: Project Officer – Research
Location (base): Kathmandu
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
Period: 12 months with possibility of extension
Probation Period: 3 months
Project: Mobilizing Development Finance for Strategic and Scaled-up Investment in Climate Adaptation project
No of opening: 1
Job Summary
Project Officer – Research will work with PRC team in commissioning research planned in Mobilizing Development Finance for Strategic and Scaled-up Investment in Climate Adaptation project. She/he will also manage other research studies commission by PRC and ensure compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare Term of Reference of research studies to be commissioned by PRC.
- Prepare a detailed execution plan of research and ensure timely completion of research
- Develop a quality publication to share the research findings.
- Develop communication and dissemination plans to share the research findings
- Organise and facilitate meetings, workshops, seminars and other events.
- Supervise data collection work and lead in field surveys.
- Conduct, document and process literature reviews.
- Support in managing interviews and finalizing interview questions and checklists.
- Support in hiring of external resource persons (if needed) to commission research.
- Support in developing research project proposal.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge on conducting/commissioning qualitative and quantitative research
- Knowledge on climate change, climate finance, resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction and relevant sectors.
- Knowledgeable and skillful in using different referencing styles.
- Basic computer skills like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and English and Nepali typing
- Able to conduct data collection using survey, Focus Group Discussion (FGD)and Key Informants Interviews (KIIs) and other research tools.
- Good command in writing quality reports in English language.
- Willing to travel within the country when work demands.
Education + Experience:
- Bachelor Degree (preferably Master) in Business Administration, Natural Resources Management, Human and Natural Resources Studies, Development Studies or related disciplines
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in undertaking research.
Apply Instruction:
Interested applicants should send in their CV (3 pages) and a cover letter. The letter should explain why the person is interested in the position and detail out relevant achievements. The applicant must explicitly mention the position she/he is applying for in the subject line of the letter. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the next round of recruitment.
Women and person from marginalized and disadvantaged community are encouraged to apply
Please send in the application in the email address – info@prc.org.np by Friday, 10 July 2020.