BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. Working with media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights, our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world. BBC Media Action reaches some 200 million people through local broadcast partners, BBC channels (especially the BBC World Service), online, mobile and print platforms and through interpersonal communication. We are currently delivering projects in 24 countries, including in Nepal. BBC Media Action has been working on communication for development projects in Nepal since 2007, giving us a well-developed understanding of Nepali audiences and significant experience of producing and evaluating media content on a range of issues to diverse target audiences.

VACANCY NOTICE
BBC Media Action

Reports to (title): Research Manager
- Grade: C
- Location base: Kathmandu with possibility of travel to field locations
- Contract: Six months with possibility of extension subject to funding
- Organisation structure: The Research Officer will report to the Research Manager.

BBC Media Action Nepal is seeking a Research Officer to support research activities in implementing the research activities in Nepal.
“The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.”

Job purpose
The Research Officer will take a lead role in planning, managing and delivering research activities. This includes conducting literature reviews, drafting and finalising research designs and tools, managing fieldwork, collecting and analysing data, writing reports, and communicating research insights to production, project, and research teams within and outside the organisation.

This role also requires the ability to work with minimal supervision and to deliver briefs, summaries, or reports quickly, ensuring that findings are integrated into production processes and contribute to evidence based and timely decision-making.

Application Deadline: 1 October 2026

HOW TO APPLY
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