Research Methods Consultant–E-ticketing Adoption Study

Research Methods Consultant–E-ticketing Adoption Study

Association for  International  Solidarity in  Asia  (ASIA  Nepal)  is implementing an applied research study on the adoption of open-loop e-ticketing in Nepal's public transport under the SET4NPL programme. The SET4NPL project is financed by the  Mitigation  Action Facility.  Gesellschaft für  Internationale  Zusammenarbeit  (GIZ)  and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) are jointly implementing the project in Nepal in close cooperation with the  Ministry of  Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) and other partners. The study examines whether passengers,  drivers and conductors change how they pay and collect fares once digital ticketing is switched on, following the rollout route by route: first in the Kathmandu Valley, then on intercity and rural routes.

The first pilot is expected to go live around the end of August 2026, subject to confirmation. Before that date, the study must capture a passenger payment baseline on the pilot routes–a one-off reading that cannot be repeated

once the system is active. ASIA is concurrently recruiting its full-time study team (a Field Research Specialist and a Research Assistant), expected in post by mid-August. The consultant contracted under these ToR will prepare a complete initial methods package during this transition, ensure that the first wave is ready for immediate deployment, and provide continuing methodological support and independent quality assurance to the study team across later waves and outputs.

ASIA seeks a hands-on research methods consultant to provide methodological support across the full duration of the E-ticketing Adoption Study. The consultancy has three principal functions:

This is a practical, delivery-focused role. It requires quick turnaround on concrete outputs and close collaboration with ASIA's research team rather than long-form standalone reporting. The consultant provides initial methods preparation,  technical support and independent methodological review,  without substituting for or managing the study team.

Individual consultants: send a CV (maximum 4 pages), one example of a field instrument you have personally designed (any format), and a brief financial offer.

Firms: send a short proposal (maximum 2 pages) naming the individual lead consultant who will personally deliver the work, that person's CV (maximum 4 pages), one example of a field instrument they have personally designed, and a brief financial offer. The named lead consultant's profile is what will be assessed, and that person is expected to deliver the work personally.

Proposals shall state: (i) the total fixed fee for the Block 1 deliverables; (ii) the level of effort in days considered necessary;  and (iii)  the proposed day rate for any subsequent assignments. The proposed day rate should remain valid through the anticipated study period unless otherwise agreed in writing. Proposals will be assessed on technical merit–including the realism of the proposed level of effort–and financial offer, weighted 70/30.

Application deadline

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 17:00

Send to

[email protected] (cc [email protected] and [email protected])

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview, including a short practical exercise on the study's first-wave design and data. Immediate availability will be verified.

https://www.jobsnepal.com/research-methods-consultant-e-ticketing-adoption-study-143351