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Research Assistant

About the Golden Community

Golden Community is a dynamic, non-profit distributing company established in 2016 to extend worthwhile technical and managerial support to strengthen public and private sector maternal and child health services and early childhood development, delays and disabilities and early education in collaboration with concerned government bodies and in partnership with international organizations. The organization focuses on reaching the marginalised population living in the remote areas of Nepal. The programs are run by highly motivated, enthusiastic and well experienced professionals with multidisciplinary backgrounds.

Scope of Work:

Data collection is the most important part of this research project for the evaluation and scalability. A well-trained team of data collectors with different but relevant educational backgrounds will collect data through direct observation and interviews. This position requires coordination, team work and clear communication with colleagues and supervisors from the fieldwork team to data management. Each data collector will need to be aware of the different age groups, types of disability, ethnic groups and genders of the study participants, and consider the ethical and research standards for data collection.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Conduct appointments for interview and assessments.
  • Conduct direct assessment with enrolled children.
  • Conduct structured interviews with parent’s/caregiver and school teacher.
  • Recording and reporting.
  • Reminder phone calls and referrals.

 

Required Education Level:Higher Secondary (+2/A Levels/IB)
Required Experience:Equal to 1 year

Other Specification

Qualification:

 

  • Bachelor’s in Education, Sociology, Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, Diploma in Education +2 intermediate level and relevant fields.

 

Experience:

 

  • Experience of working in the community and with children. Preference will be given to local applicants and to those with experience of working with child developmental assessments.

 

Skills:

 

  • Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with supervisors
  • Knowledge of ethical and research standards in data collection
  • Experience in conducting interviews and direct assessments
  • Ability to work with diverse populations, including children and people with disabilities
  • Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
  • Fluency in local languages and dialects (preferred)
  • Problem-solving and adaptability in fieldwork conditions

 

Working area: Dhading, Nuwakot, Pokhara