Helen Keller Intl. is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) working in health and nutrition in Nepal since 1988 to improve the nutritional status of women and young children through evidence-based research and programs. Helen Keller Intl. in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population (Nutrition Division) and with ethical approval from the Nepal Health Research Council is conducting a research study on multiple micronutrients supplementation. We request applications from qualified individuals for short-term assignments as mentioned below: 

Tentative duration:  (Approximately 60 days). 

Research Officers- Consultant 

Background: 

The Research officers (consultant) will be responsible for enrolling study participants through data collection on a regular basis at different data collection points including 7 days enrollment survey, and 30 days follow-up visit. The consultant will also facilitate orientation/meetings at health facility level and provide continued supportive supervision for the study participant’s enrollment.  

Department/ Location:  

Required number: all six provinces (except Lumbini Province) as listed below. 

• Koshi Province: Surkhet- 2 

• Bagmati Province: Dhading – 1 

• Gandaki Province: Nawalparasi East – 1

Roster call for following districts: – Panauti, Syangja, Jhapa, Dhanusha and Rautahat, Kanchanpur  

Note: Please mention your choice of district on the cover letter while applying for this position. LOCAL candidates with relevant skills and qualifications (see below) will be preferred.  

Summary of the Job Purpose:  

The primary role of this position is to collect data from the study participants at different data collection points. This includes the enrollment of study participants and obtaining written informed consent, ensuring ethical guidelines. 

The research officers will have to go through 3 days of training on overall program overview, data collection methodologies, and ensuring ethical Compliance.

Educational qualifications and experiences: 

• At least three years of past experience in research related activities of I/NGOs in nutrition/health sectors. 

• Sound knowledge on quantitative research methods.   

• Experience working in the district-based position. 

• Experience in using electronic data collection tools including ODK.  

• S/he must have workable knowledge of the local language where the position is based. 

Key Deliverables: 

• Conduct and facilitate orientation at district level, conduct orientation of health workers.  
• The consultants are responsible for data collection and conduct follow-up home visits of PW in the recommended follow-up points. 
• Consultants will be required to comply with all the mandatory updates requested by the central project team. 

Scope of work for Research Officer

Interested and qualified consultant/consulting firm are requested to submit a cover letter, resume with relevant experience, and details on two referees to [email protected] with the subject line ROSTER for CONSULTANCY AS RESEARCH OFFICER by January 12, 2025, by 5:00 PM Nepal Time.  

Research Associates-Consultant 

Background: 

 The Research Associates (consultant) will be responsible for enrolling study participants through data collection on a regular basis at different data collection points including 7 days enrollment survey, 30 days, 90 days, 180 days, and 225days  follow-up visit. The consultant will also facilitate orientation/meetings at health facility level and provide continued supportive supervision for the study participant’s enrollment.  

Department/Location: 

Lumbini Province: 

• Rupandehi 

• Kapilvastu 

• Dang 

• Arghakhanchi 

• Rukum  

• Rolpa 

• Pyuthan 

• Banke  

• Bardiya 

• Nawalparasi-East 

Note: Please mention your choice of district on the cover letter while applying for this position. LOCAL candidates with relevant skills and qualifications (see below) will be preferred.  

Summary of the Job Purpose:  

The primary role of this position is to collect data from the study participants at different data collection points. This includes the enrollment of study participants and obtaining written informed consent, ensuring ethical guidelines. 

The research Associates will have to go through 3 days of training on overall program overview, data collection methodologies, and ensuring ethical Compliance.   

Educational qualifications and experiences: 

• One-two years of past experience in research related activities of I/NGOs in nutrition/health sectors. 

• Sound knowledge on quantitative research methods.   

• Experience working in a district-based position. 

• Experience in using electronic data collection tools including ODK.  

• S/he must have workable knowledge of the local language where the position is based.   

Key Deliverables: 

• Conduct and facilitate orientation at district level, conduct orientation of health workers.  
• The consultants are responsible for data collection and conduct follow-up home visits of PW in the recommended follow-up points. 
• Consultants will be required to comply with all the mandatory updates requested by the central project team. 

Click Here for scope of work (Research Associates)

Interested and qualified consultant/consulting firm are requested to submit a cover letter, resume with relevant experience, and details on two referees to [email protected] with the subject line Consultancy as research associates by January 12, 2025, by 5:00 PM Nepal Time.