Assistant Scientist - Socioeconomic, Gender & Market Research
Job Description
Title: Assistant Scientist - Socioeconomic, Gender & Market Research
Company Name: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, development economics, or social sciences; preferred disciplines include applied economics, sociology and rural sociology, anthropology, market research, and or gender studies, which provides suitable basic knowledge; and a minimum of five years relevant work experience. or,
∎ Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics, development economics, or social sciences; preferred disciplines include applied economics, sociology and rural sociology, anthropology, market research, and or gender studies, which provides suitable basic knowledge; and three years of relevant work experience
∎ A PhD degree in socio-economic, market, or gender research and experience working in an international work environment
Job Context:
∎ Job Purpose:
∎ Under the minimum supervision of the Supervisor, will undertake Socio-economic Market and Gender research studies related to IRRI-PPP and publish and communicate results. He/ She will actively integrate socioeconomic, Market, and Gender research within the PPP project partners in Bangladesh. The position will contribute to supporting the partners in developing gender-responsive product profiles through the generation and validation of socioeconomic and Market data and consultations with private partners.
∎ This position will be based at the IRRI Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and may only be filled by permanent citizens of Bangladesh.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Work with the project management team and private partners and specialists to ensure strong integration of Socio-economic Market and Gender research with a coherent approach to achieving the strategic objectives of the project.
∎ Facilitate the planning, designing, and implementation of qualitative and quantitative surveys and other activities related to PPP Partners.
∎ Perform and teach data analysis using the most appropriate and advanced statistical tools to support Partners.
∎ Contribute to developing scientific publications, communication products, and research proposals, including review of related literature, selecting adequate research tools and sampling methods, verifying suggested methodologies, and establishing parameters.
∎ Assist in strengthening the technical capacity of IRRI and its partners to use advanced tools and methods for Socio-economic Market and Gender research.
∎ Communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to gather feedback and exchange conceptual ideas and other research-related requirements for the project's advancement.
∎ Maintain regular contact with the HQ and other Country Office specialists and partners to ensure activities are implemented as planned and reporting deadlines are regularly met.
∎ Organize regular meetings with partners and stakeholders to discuss, streamline, and implement activities.
∎ Provide assistance and guidelines to internal and external partners considering the implementation of surveys and other research activities, including logistics.
∎ Monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations to improve research activities/tasks performed by survey enumerators and partner staff to maintain the smooth conduct of mixed-methods surveys and foster a productive working environment.
∎ Coordinate with required IRRI services and supplies to ensure smooth implementation of surveys.
∎ Assist implementing partners in organizing pieces of training or demonstrations.
∎ Undertake literature reviews, prepare contextual analysis based on the program/project research needs.
∎ Prepare and submit updated research outputs in a timely manner.
∎ Evaluate, validate, and contribute to interpreting results and writing manuscripts for reports/publications and presentations/posters for national and international conferences.
∎ Contribute to publishing research results in high-quality disciplinary and interdisciplinary journals.
∎ Supervise and lead the maintenance of accurate data recording and update database for efficient storage and retrieval of information
∎ Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time
Additional Requirements:
∎ Skills Required:
∎ Has strong knowledge and extensive experience in research on socioeconomic, market, and gender
∎ Has a deep understanding of mixed methods research
∎ Has strong knowledge and experience in designing questionnaires, planning and implementing surveys, and conducting focus group discussions.
∎ Has strong knowledge and experience in collecting and managing survey data and analyzing socioeconomic data using appropriate and advanced statistical methods and tools
∎ Has strong knowledge and experience using online survey tools such as SurveyBee, KoboCollect, etc.
∎ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
∎ Computer literate and proficient in qualitative and quantitative data analysis using software such as SPSS and STATA.
∎ Has good presentation skills
∎ Strong oral and written communication skills
∎ Can multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
∎ Can effectively establish priorities and meet deadlines
∎ Excellent technical report and journal article writing skills.
Salary: Tk. 54883 - 101167 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ In addition to the base salary mentioned above, IRRI also offers the following benefits:
∎ House-Rent Allowance: 30% of base pay per month.
∎ Transport Allowance: BDT 12,000
∎ Contributory Provident Fund (CPF): IRRI contribution of 15% of base pay to the fund
∎ Returning Mother Allowance: BDT 2000 up to nine months on post-delivery of baby
∎ Globally-covered medical insurance, life and accident insurance, and other allowances.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 15 Aug 2023
Company Information:
∎ 3 Aug 2023
∎ International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
∎ Business : International Agricultural Research
Category: Agro (Plant/Animal/Fisheries)
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 15th Aug 2023
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