Job Description

Title: Data Collection Officer (Short-Term)

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at least 26 years

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At most 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
∎ Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

Published: 7 Jul 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Social Science, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Anthropology

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 26 years
∎ Bachelor's or Master's degree in agriculture, climate change, social sciences, anthropology or any other relevant background is essential.
∎ 0 - 2 years’ experience of qualitative data collection
∎ Fresh Graduates with Relevant Experience are also encouraged to apply
∎ Proven experience of translation and transcription in both Bangla and English language is essential
∎ Age at least 26 years
∎ Proven experience in conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), preferably in the field of agriculture, climate change, gender inclusion or rural development.
∎ Fluency in spoken and written Bangla and English languages, with demonstrated proficiency in transcription and translation between the two languages.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate group discussions, rapport building with participants, and maintain confidentiality.
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording, transcribing, and translating qualitative data.
∎ Ability to work independently and efficiently within a short-term project timeline, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in a dynamic research environment. Willingness to travel to rural areas and engage with agricultural communities in diverse cultural contexts.
∎ Education
∎ Bachelor's or Master's degree in agriculture, climate change, social sciences, anthropology or any other relevant background is essential.
∎ Experience
∎ 0 - 2 years’ experience of qualitative data collection
∎ Fresh Graduates with Relevant Experience are also encouraged to apply
∎ Proven experience of translation and transcription in both Bangla and English language is essential
∎ Additional Requirements
∎ Age at least 26 years
∎ Proven experience in conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), preferably in the field of agriculture, climate change, gender inclusion or rural development.
∎ Fluency in spoken and written Bangla and English languages, with demonstrated proficiency in transcription and translation between the two languages.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate group discussions, rapport building with participants, and maintain confidentiality.
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording, transcribing, and translating qualitative data.
∎ Ability to work independently and efficiently within a short-term project timeline, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in a dynamic research environment. Willingness to travel to rural areas and engage with agricultural communities in diverse cultural contexts.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with farmers, agricultural experts, and stakeholders to gather qualitative data;
∎ Facilitate FGDs and KIIs using participatory methods and interview guides tailored to project objectives, ensuring inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and ethical considerations;
∎ Record audio and/or video footage of FGDs and KIIs, maintaining accuracy and completeness of recordings for transcription and analysis;
∎ Transcribe recordings into both Bangla and English languages, capturing verbatim responses and nuances of communication while adhering to transcription standards and quality assurance protocols;
∎ Translate transcribed data in both Bangla and English languages, maintaining fidelity to original meaning and context;
∎ Organize and manage transcription files, ensuring confidentiality, security, and proper documentation of data sources;
∎ Collaborate with project researchers and analysts to integrate qualitative findings with quantitative data and contribute to comprehensive data interpretation;
∎ Participate in project meetings and debrief sessions to provide updates on data collection progress, challenges, and opportunities;
∎ Maintain professionalism and strong confidentiality.
∎ World Vision Bangladesh invite applications for the following position of a skilled and adaptable Data Collection Officer to support the Gender and Agroecology study for a duration of 2 months short-term contract. The role will primarily focus on conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) along with following selected qualitative tool, as well as recording and transcribing the qualitative data from the selected study area locations.
∎ Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with farmers, agricultural experts, and stakeholders to gather qualitative data;
∎ Facilitate FGDs and KIIs using participatory methods and interview guides tailored to project objectives, ensuring inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and ethical considerations;
∎ Record audio and/or video footage of FGDs and KIIs, maintaining accuracy and completeness of recordings for transcription and analysis;
∎ Transcribe recordings into both Bangla and English languages, capturing verbatim responses and nuances of communication while adhering to transcription standards and quality assurance protocols;
∎ Translate transcribed data in both Bangla and English languages, maintaining fidelity to original meaning and context;
∎ Organize and manage transcription files, ensuring confidentiality, security, and proper documentation of data sources;
∎ Collaborate with project researchers and analysts to integrate qualitative findings with quantitative data and contribute to comprehensive data interpretation;
∎ Participate in project meetings and debrief sessions to provide updates on data collection progress, challenges, and opportunities;
∎ Maintain professionalism and strong confidentiality.

Skills & Expertise:

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Company Information:
∎ World Vision Bangladesh
∎ Shanta Western Tower (14th Floor), 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak (Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road), Tejgaon, Dhaka- 1208
∎ https://www.wvi.org/bangladesh
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.

World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.

World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Women & Persons with Disability applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Address::
∎ Shanta Western Tower (14th Floor), 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak (Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road), Tejgaon, Dhaka- 1208
∎ https://www.wvi.org/bangladesh
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.Women & Persons with Disability applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

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Application Deadline: 13 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development