Antecedentes

This Program supports the National Planning Commission and under its aegis the Central Bureau of Statistics to strengthen their capacity to promote pro-poor and evidence-based planning and monitoring and evaluation based on a) improved generation of data and b) analysis of evidence of development issues and trends in Nepal.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the overall guidance of the National Program Director, the Research Assistant  works under the direct supervision of the Project Officer. The Research Assistant will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Officer in planning, documentation and report writing;
• Provide support to the Project Officer and other specialists in drafting concept notes, terms of reference and other relevant documents;
• Assist project team in doing background research, e.g., data collection and analysis;
• Provide logistical support in training, workshop, planning and dissemination meetings;
• Assist in administrative and finance matters to maintain project inventory of  goods and equipment;
• Perform any other duty assigned by programme management.

Competencias

• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Good understanding of project management including administration and logistics support;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Positive, constructive attitude;
• Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort;
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
• Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

• Completeion of Intermediate level.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in development research and planning;
• Understanding of Nepal’s socio economic development;
• Good computer skills especially MS Word, Excel, Power Point.

Language:

• Fluency in spoken and written Nepali and English languages is required.