National Institute for Development and Research (NIDR) Vacancy for Senior Research Associate

 

National Institute for Development and Research (NIDR), Imadol -4, Golbhatta, Lalitpur, is national level research consulting agency, working since 2012 in the field of research, survey, and evaluations. We are hiring following staff:

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - [FEMALE -1]

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Public Health 

• Experience: 2–3 years of relevant experience in research, data analysis, or program evaluation, proposal and report writing.

• Skills:

  • Strong monitoring and evaluation skills

  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.

  • Proficiency in research software (e.g., Kobo Tool Box, STATA, SPSS, R, NVivo).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

  • Good interpersonal skills and writing fluency in both Nepali and English is preferred.

  • A two-wheeler license and resident of near Imadol, Lalitpur area will be given priority.

  • Willing to join at office as soon possible

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review and assist in developing research proposals, including defining research questions, methodologies, and data collection strategies.

• Support the preparation of research/survey plans, timelines, and budgets 

• Conduct data collection through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or secondary data 

• Develop database of questionnaire in Kobo Toolbox

• Perform data cleaning, coding, and preliminary analysis using software such as Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R.

• Support to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

• Coordinate and communicate with field teams, project partners, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project operations.

• Track project progress, maintain detailed documentation, and report regularly to 

Salary: NRs.35,000-40,000 and 

Office Time: 9 AM to 5PM (Monday to Friday)

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to apply for the position of Senior Research Associate by submitting an updated CV and a Motivation Letter to hrd.nidr@gmail.com no later than July 2, 2026. Please indicate “Application for Senior Research Associate” in the subject line of your email.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Queries via telephone will not be entertained