Title: Research Coordinator
LOE: Full time
Period of Assignment: December 2017- July 2018 (with possible extension)
Expected start date: 25 December 2017
Location: Kathmandu
Travel: Regular travel to DRCN field offices around the country will be required.
Background and Opportunity
About DRCN: Democracy Resource Center-Nepal (DRC-Nepal) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to promote democracy in Nepal through localized observation, research and objective reporting on outstanding peace process commitments that have potential to be conflict drivers, such as implementation of the new constitution, local governance, accountability, political violence and human rights among others.
Purpose: Under direct supervision of the DRCN Director and as the head of DRCN’s research team, this position documents and analyzes data on Nepal’s local politics and governance situation from DRCN’s field offices to DRCN’s main office. The field offices and researchers directed by the Research Coordinator will be located around Nepal and will learn from local stakeholders about issues covering local implications of the following:
This documentation and analysis is key to successful reporting by DRCN on post-constitution politics and governance in Nepal.
Responsibilities:
Deliverables:
Qualifications and Experience:
Academic:
Professional:
Language: Nepali and English (fluent spoken, written, and reading); knowledge of other local languages of Nepal are an asset
Other desired skills: Microsoft Office Suite (word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint are prioritized)
Payment and Schedule:
Interested candidates should apply with latest CV with two references, and a cover letter to info@democracyresource.org by 17 December 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DRCN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, ethnicity and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.
Democracy Resource Center-Nepal (DRC-Nepal) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to promote democracy in Nepal through localized observation, research and objective reporting on outstanding peace process commitments that have potential to be conflict drivers, such as implementation of the new constitution, local governance, accountability, political violence and human rights among others. DRC-N was established by professionals with significant national and international experience conducting observation of political processes, and producing specialized social science research.