Research Associates – Consultant

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:

Research Associates – Consultant

Tentative duration: (Approximately 66 days)

Background:

The Research Associates (consultant) will be responsible for collecting longitudinal quantitative data through regular house visits at 180, 225 days’ timeframe and acquire written informed consent. 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:

Rolpa- 1

Bardiya- 1

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 collecting quantitative data through regular house visits at 180, 225 days’ timeframe written informed consent, ensuring ethical guidelines.

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

Educational qualifications and experiences:

• Should have at least bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, nutrition, or social sciences with at least a year of experience in research related activities
• Sound knowledge on data collection and use.
• 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:

• Facilitate coordination at district level and health facility level.
• The consultants are responsible for data collection and conduct follow-up home visits of PW in the recommended follow-up points.
• Coordinate and support the Research Officer in conducting qualitative data collection.
• Consultants will be required to comply with all the mandatory updates requested by the central project team.

Find scope of work through SOW_MMS_Research Associates_Bardiya Rolpa 2025 Interested and qualified consultant/consulting firm are requested to submit a cover letter, resume with relevant experience, and details on two referees to Nepal.Procurement@hki.org with the subject line CONSULTANCY AS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES by 19 June, 2025, by 5:00 PM Nepal Time.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the further evaluation process.

In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.