National Institute for Development and Research (NIDR) Vacancy for Research Assistant

National Institute for Development and Research (NIDR) is a national-level research consulting agency, working since 2012 in the field of research, survey, and evaluations. We are hiring dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

•  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a relevant discipline, or higher.
• Experience: 1–2 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 Toolbox, 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 are preferred.
•  A Two-wheeler license or resident of the Imadol, Lalitpur area will be given priority.
•  Willing to join the office as soon as 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 a database of questionnaires in Kobo Toolbox.
•  Perform data cleaning, coding, and preliminary analysis using software such as Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R.
• Support the analysis of 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 management.

Salary: Negotiable

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

APPLY NOW

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting an updated CV and a Motivation Letter to hrd.nidr@gmail.com
no later than

October 30, 2026.

Please indicate “Application for Research Assistant” 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.