Process Evaluation Officer

Job Description

Title: Process Evaluation Officer

Company Name: BADAS- Perinatal Care Project

Vacancy: 2

Age: Na

Job Location: Faridpur

Salary: Tk. 57000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years

Masters in Anthropology/Sociology or any relevant field with good academic results

• At least 3 years

Qualification (Essential):

• At least 3 years experience in public health research

• Experience in collecting qualitative data through unstructured observations, interviews, and focus group discussions

• Experience in transcribing qualitative data

• Experience in translating qualitative data

• Experience of writing reports

• Experience of ethical and consent procedures

• Experience of using participatory methods in research

• Basic knowledge about five main NCDs (cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic lung diseases, and common mental disorders), their risk factors and the socio-cultural factors affecting NCD prevention and management.

Skills (Essential):

• Computer literacy - comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel

Aptitude (Essential):

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Willing to travel to diverse communities including slum/non-slum areas, build and maintain good relationships

• Ability to work across academic and non-academic disciplines and collaborate and communicate effectively

• Demonstrated willingness to learn

Qualification (Desirable):

• Experience in community mapping and describing the community

• Experience in developing qualitative tools

• Experience in analysing qualitative data

• Published writer

• Experience of using creative or arts-based approaches in research or development

• Lived experience and/or research experience about five main NCDs (cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic lung diseases, and common mental disorders), their risk factors and the socio-cultural factors affecting NCD prevention and management.

Skills (Desirable):

• Experience of using Microsoft 365

• Experience of using qualitative analysis software

• Fluency in written and spoken English

The BADAS-Centre for Health Research and Implementation (BADAS-CHRI) is a collaborative research centre between the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS), University College London Institute for Global Health (UCL-IGH), UK, and Department of Health Sciences, University of York, UK. Operating since 2002, BADAS-CHRI addresses critical health issues in maternal and child health, diabetes, hypertension, depression, and injuries through research and implementation projects. BADAS-CHRI is seeking for qualified candidates for the position of Process Evaluation Officer for the PECAN (Participatory Engagement for City Communities Against NCD Risk in Bangladesh and Nepal) project. This position will be based at BADAS-CHRI's District Office in Faridpur city.

This project focuses on reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Asia by addressing socio-environmental risk factors through a participatory, community-led approach. Using the proven Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method, it aims to promote physical activity, particularly among older women, and improve health outcomes for diverse populations across age, gender, and socio-economic groups. The study will be conducted in Faridpur, Bangladesh, and Kathmandu, Nepal, using a mixed-methods approach to adapt and evaluate PLA interventions. By engaging local stakeholders and civil society, the project ensures sustainable, evidence-based strategies for NCD prevention and control. This initiative offers applicants the chance to contribute to impactful work advancing health equity and resilience in urban South Asia. The Process Evaluation Officer shall be responsible for the following roles:

General Responsibilities

• Recruit research participants following informed consent procedures.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders, such as health workers and community leaders, to recruit co-production group members.
• Explore existing local networks and groups (e.g., youth clubs, sports clubs, exercise clubs, religious groups, finance groups).
• Map the community with gatekeeper representatives and describe the areas.
• Conduct community walkthroughs to identify and engage local groups.
• Collect qualitative data through unstructured observations, interviews, and focus group discussions with community stakeholders, health providers, policymakers.
• Conduct case studies with families on a regular basis and perform participant observation in exercise classes.
• Transcribe (in Bangla) and translate (to English) qualitative data using Microsoft Word.
• Disseminate and discuss research findings with community and policy stakeholders.
• Maintain a field diary to plan and document field activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or office from time to time.

Job Location: District Office in Faridpur city, with frequent field visits in the intervention areas.

Contract Type and Duration:

• The appointments are on a contractual basis and initially for one-year term.
• The contract duration shall align with the project tenure (35 months), with further renewal or termination strictly based on the performance and continuation of the project.