Vacancy for Research Officer

Job Profile 

The role of Research officer involves a dynamic blend of qualitative research design and a program implementation. Research officer will be responsible for designing tools for qualitative research and liaise with research team member on research timeline and plan. Research officer will also be responsible to analyze data and write-up work required for disseminating the research findings among relevant stakeholders.

Major responsibilities and deliverables:

a. Research:

• Design and implement research projects related to governance, peacebuilding, and climate change impacts on target groups.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data from various sources.
• Stay updated on current trends, theories, and methodologies in social science, governance, and climate change.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to inform research projects, project proposals and policy recommendations.

b. Policy Analysis:

• Analyze existing policies related to governance and climate change, assessing their effectiveness and impact on peacebuilding efforts, focusing on the climate-governance-peace nexus.
• Provide recommendations for policy improvements based on research findings and disseminate them among key stakeholders.

c. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGOs, and community organizations and local citizens to gather insights and data.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to promote knowledge exchange, gained from research and build partnerships with stakeholders, community and other likeminded organizations.

d. Knowledge Production and Publications:

• Prepare high-quality research reports, policy briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Clearly communicate complex ideas and findings to stakeholders as well as general public.

e. Business Development Support:

• Identify potential funding sources, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities.
• Assist in the development of proposals and funding applications tailored but not limited to governance, peacebuilding and climate change initiatives.
• Support the creation of project and organizational strategic plans and initiatives.

f. Teamwork:

• Provide to or seek support with team members and partners on research methodologies, data analysis and other designated tasks.
• Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement within CSC.
• Willingness to travel to different parts of Nepal, as required by the research project

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Environmental Studies, or related field.
• At least 2-3 years of research experience in the related areas with master’s and 3-4 years with bachelors.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking creative writing skills.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or similar).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Awareness of current global challenges in peacebuilding and sustainable development