Manager (Social Research & Policy Documentation)

Job Description

Title: Manager (Social Research & Policy Documentation)

Company Name: Community Development Association (CDA)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 40 years

Job Location: Dinajpur

Salary: Tk. 42000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master of Social Science (MSS)

• Master of Social Science (MSS)

• Preferably Sociology/Climatology

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 40 years

• The candidates are able to drive motor bike with valid driving license to visit the field frequently and sometimes may stay at the field level.

• Experience on Land Rights and Mobilization will get preference.

• Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research, collect data, gather information through various methods, and analyse findings to prepare comprehensive reports.

• Develop and articulate a forward looking research vision (guideline and strategy) that support organization’s strategic goals and objectives.

• Establish a comprehensive research strategy that aligns with CDA’s mission and leverages culture-edge technologies to deliver transformative solutions.

• Contribute to the development of organizational annual plans, strategic plan, and project plans in collaboration with department heads and teams.

• Contribute to policy review and formulation, and actionable recommendations using participatory approaches aligned with CDA’s vision.

• Assist in the development of CDA’s advocacy plan, aligning with organizational goals and strategic priorities.

• Support the implementation of CDA’s advocacy initiatives and events in collaboration with partner networks and stakeholders, to advance CDA’s contextual priorities and the interests of its beneficiaries.

• Represent CDA in policy and advocacy forums at various levels (national, international or partner networks level).

• Assist in the preparation and drafting and editing of reports, including donor annual report and the organization’s annual report, strategic plan report, etc.

• Contribute to prepare and publish thematic reports, research findings, advocacy documents, and policy briefs for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the project team to document lessons learned, success stories, process documentation and program outputs for internal learning and external sharing.

• Contribute to develop knowledge management and documentation systems, and support the team to ensure both digital and hard-copy records are organized and accessible.

• Provide leadership to empower the research team to explore new frontiers and translate insights into actionable outcomes.

• Coach and mentor CDA’s staff members to promote reflective practice and continuous learning.

• Identify training needs, recommend improvements, and support staff development.

• Support the training team in developing training materials and modules.

• Work with program managers and department leads to integrate research and training with organizational initiatives.

• Facilitate and participate in monthly and fortnightly staff coordination meetings, coordination and planning meetings, contributing to discussions and decision-making processes.

• Participate in the trainings, and workshops both within CDA and with external stakeholders.

• Coordinate internal and external evaluations, including TOR preparation and oversight of external evaluators.

• Identify and compile policy issues relevant to the local context, and analyze program performance data, identify gaps, trends, community needs, and program impact and recommend improvements.

• Visit community-based groups and tiers to validate findings and ensure grassroots voices inform policy.

• Contribute to the development of funding proposals and concept notes in alignment with CDA’s vision, and conduct regular contextual needs analyses.

• Present concept notes and project proposals to donors and relevant stakeholders with the approval of the Executive Director.

• Mobile bill,Provident fund,Gratuity