Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS) is a Kathmandu-based research institute. SIAS aims to utilize its research to create state-of-the-art knowledge on environmental, socio-economic and political issues in the South Asian region to understand and influence policy challenges and sustainable development. For more details, please visit www.sias-southasia.org.
SIAS invites applications from highly motivated, proactive and committed candidates for the position of ‘Research Officer’.
Major Job Responsibilities:
- Undertake qualitative fieldwork and data analysis in coordination with the research team focused on water and other natural resource governance, gendered livelihoods, local knowledge and climate adaptation, and migration.
- Liaise with the research team and relevant actors and coordinate multi-stakeholder engagement workshops and similar action research initiatives and document the process.
- Prepare field notes, event reports, and systematically analyze and archive project-related information.
- Review project-relevant literature, policy documents, and produce and contribute to project reports, academic publications, media materials, policy briefs, and alike.
- Contribute to strengthening the research and policy engagement profile of the organization.
Duration and duty station: It is a Kathmandu-based position with substantive field engagements. The position is initially for 1 year with a probation period of 3 months. Extension of the contract will be based on performance.
Qualifications and skills
- Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sociology, Developmental Studies, Geography, or any relevant field with at least 1 year of working experience in research.
- Prior work experience and interest in driving field activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and organizing multi-stakeholder workshops.
- Proven skills in research, analysis and writing academic, policy-oriented and media articles.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali.
- Ability to deliver assigned tasks with minimal supervision, including strong time management, computer and communication skills.
Salary: Salary and other benefits will be commensurate with qualification, relevant experience and competency of the candidate.
To apply: To apply for this position, please e-mail your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your (a) capacity, (b) reasons for applying for this job, and (c) expected salary by July 23, 2026, to career@sias-southasia.org by mentioning ‘Research Officer’ in the subject line.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and maintain workforce diversity. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written assessment and interview. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained and may lead to the disqualification of the candidate.