Helen Keller International (HKI) is an International non-profit organization (INGO) working in health and nutrition in Nepal since 1989 working to improve the nutritional status of women and young children through evidence-based research and programs. HKI, CARE, FHI 360, NTAG, EAN, ENPHO, VDRC together are implementing USAID funded Suaahara II Program (SP II) in 42 districts. Applications are invited from interested, committed, dynamic team players and experienced Nepali nationals for the following positions based in Kathmandu.
Position: Consultant- Quantitative Evaluation Assistant Researcher – no.1 (for 5 months)
Summary of Job Purpose: The Suaahara Evaluation Quantitative Research Assistant Consultant is required to collaborate with the Suaahara team, remaining in close consultation with the STA and MER teams, as well as the Principal Investigator and other consultants hired for the evaluation, from design through to completion of the studies. Details of the tasks required under this contract are outlined below and span the preparatory evaluation work of getting protocols, tools, and ethical approval ready as well as working with the survey firm during the trainings to ensure high quality data collection.
Educational qualifications and experiences: Master’s degree preferred in epidemiology, statistics, economics, or public health nutrition or similar field; experience working on large-scale multi-sectoral programs and quantitative studies; previous monitoring, evaluation and/or research experience in Nepal; strong Nepali language reading and writing, with preference for typing in Nepali script; Ability to communicate in English in writing and oral.
To apply: For detailed Scope of Work, log on to www.hki.org.np. To apply submit a cover letter, updated CV and relevant references to nepal.recruitment@hki.org by December 30, 2019.
Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.
We currently have more than 180 programs in 21 African and Asian countries.
Part of this work is focused on preventing blindness and vision loss for millions of vulnerable people through cataract surgery, vision correction, vitamin A supplementation, screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, and distribution of treatments and cures for neglected tropical diseases.
We also work to reduce malnutrition by promoting solutions aimed at improving nutrition practices for millions of families. These include vitamin A supplementation, maternal and child nutrition education, fortification of staple foods with essential nutrients, globally recognized family-led agricultural programs, and community based management of acute malnutrition.
Helen Keller International also reaches tens of thousands of under-served youth in the United States each year through ChildSight®. This unique program provides free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to students living in poverty in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.