Research and Learning Specialist (RLS)

One Heart Worldwide (OHW) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that has been working in the area of Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) since 2011. OHW works with local communities and local health service providers to develop a culturally appropriate Network of Safety around mothers and infants, by raising awareness, teaching good practices, and distributing essential equipment to ensure that mothers and infants survive delivery and the first months of life.

Position

Research and Learning Specialist (RLS)

Duty Station

Kathmandu with frequent field travel

One Heart Worldwide (OHW) is expanding its Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) program in Lumbini Province and is currently seeking approval from the relevant authorities for a new five-year project. To strengthen the program's research, evidence generation, and organizational learning initiatives, OHW is seeking a qualified, motivated, and committed individual for the position of Research and Learning Specialist (RLS).

The successful candidate will lead the design, coordination, and implementation of research and learning initiatives, ensuring that evidence generation, knowledge management, and program learning are integrated into program planning and implementation. The RLS will oversee research, monitoring, documentation, and learning-related activities to generate, synthesize, and promote the use of relevant contextual evidence. The position will also provide strategic support to management by translating research findings, program data, and implementation experiences into actionable insights to inform evidence-based planning, strategic decision-making, adaptive management, and effective program implementation.

The main responsibilities of the Research and Learning Specialist (RLS) include

Research Design and Grant Development

Research implementation and coordination

Tools development, data collection, and quality assurance

Ethics, governance, and stakeholder engagement

Learning, evidence use and MERL support

Academic qualification and work experience (minimum requirements)

Preferred: at least one peer-reviewed article in an indexed journal as a main author, and at least three papers as a co-author in peer-reviewed journals.

At OHW, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we understand the value of developing a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences. We prioritize diversity within our team, and we welcome candidates from all gender identities, castes, religious practices, sexual orientations, and abilities – among many others. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for positions at OHW.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to visit the Application link and submit their application through the online portal by November 15, 2026.

OHW reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any/all applications without specifying any reasons whatsoever.

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