Job Description

Title: Project Officer (Research & Analysis)

Company Name: Practical Action - Bangladesh.

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Maximum Salary: Tk. 59125 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 26 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Master of Science (MSc)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Proven knowledge and experience of clean cooking technologies and energy solutions as in advantage.
∎ Having good expertise on research, marketing, market mapping, market analysis, E-cooking value/supply chain and market system is mandatory.
∎ Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and to set priorities.
∎ Good English writing, analytical, communication, facilitation and knowledge sharing skills.
∎ Excellent knowledge in MS Office, Outlook, and other software.
∎ He/she should have experience on report preparation, documentation, and PowerPoint presentation.
∎ Willing and able to travel independently outside station.
∎ Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
∎ Candidates who identify as ingenious are encouraged to apply.
∎ Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide.
∎ Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata).
∎ Ability to analyze and interpret data trends.
∎ Prepare detailed reports, research papers, and presentations to communicate results to stakeholders.
∎ Summarize complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
∎ Sound Knowledge on KOBO software.
∎ Education-
∎ Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in relevant any discipline from any reputed private/public university (Social Sciences/Statistics/ Energy Studies/Development Studies, Engineering background preferred)
∎ Experience Requirements-
∎ Proven knowledge and experience of clean cooking technologies and energy solutions as in advantage.
∎ Having good expertise on research, marketing, market mapping, market analysis, E-cooking value/supply chain and market system is mandatory.
∎ Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and to set priorities.
∎ Good English writing, analytical, communication, facilitation and knowledge sharing skills.
∎ Excellent knowledge in MS Office, Outlook, and other software.
∎ He/she should have experience on report preparation, documentation, and PowerPoint presentation.
∎ Willing and able to travel independently outside station.
∎ Additional Requirements-
∎ Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
∎ Candidates who identify as ingenious are encouraged to apply.
∎ Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide.
∎ Data Analysis & Reporting:
∎ Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata).
∎ Ability to analyze and interpret data trends.
∎ Prepare detailed reports, research papers, and presentations to communicate results to stakeholders.
∎ Summarize complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
∎ Sound Knowledge on KOBO software.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ S/he will oversee and manage overall research tasks on clean cooking solutions, ensuring alignment with MECS objectives.·       S/he will design and implement door to door data collection methods, including surveys and interviews, to gather relevant information.
∎ S/he will work with volunteers to engage with community members, identify households for participation in the study, and address any concerns or feedback.
∎ S/he will train and support volunteers in conducting surveys through KOBO software as part of the research study.
∎ S/he will conduct data analysis to identify trends, insights, and areas requiring further investigation.
∎ S/he will facilitate field level inception, campaign, module development, and conduct training sessions for participants on E-Cooking appliance usage and maintenance.
∎ S/he has to collaborate with field project officer, stakeholders, researchers, volunteers, host & rohingya community members, partners, and policy makers, to gather input and disseminate results.
∎ S/he has to promote and explore opportunities of Gender respect in the E-cooking market.
∎ S/he will provide critical inputs and opinions to the senior management in determining the strategic positioning and work plan of the organization in that region.
∎ S/he will prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing research findings, methodologies, and recommendations for stakeholders.
∎ S/he will actively maintain detailed records of research activities, volunteer participation, and field observations, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and well-organized.
∎ Endorse and practice all the policies of Practical Action and ensure the implementation of project interventions following standards and complying with all the relevant policies.
∎ Practical Action recently awarded funding in the form of a grant from the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland acting through Department for International Development (DFID). Subsequently replaced for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to carry out and oversee the Project titled “Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Clean Cooking Research Study” and which is subject to the accountable grant agreement between FCDO and Loughborough University. In seeking to spark a new approach to clean cooking, the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme researches the socio-economic realities of a transition from polluting fuels to a range of modern fuels.
∎ Based in Dhaka, the Project Officer (Research & Analysis) will be responsible for studies, analysis and synthesis, preparation of reports including training modules and conduct training with maintain collaboration with the field level Project Officer, Volunteers and partners like-International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
∎ The Project Officer (Research & Analysis) will lead the survey on understanding current cooking practice and other higher tier cooking technologies approaches.
∎ S/he will oversee and manage overall research tasks on clean cooking solutions, ensuring alignment with MECS objectives.·       S/he will design and implement door to door data collection methods, including surveys and interviews, to gather relevant information.
∎ S/he will work with volunteers to engage with community members, identify households for participation in the study, and address any concerns or feedback.
∎ S/he will train and support volunteers in conducting surveys through KOBO software as part of the research study.
∎ S/he will conduct data analysis to identify trends, insights, and areas requiring further investigation.
∎ S/he will facilitate field level inception, campaign, module development, and conduct training sessions for participants on E-Cooking appliance usage and maintenance.
∎ S/he has to collaborate with field project officer, stakeholders, researchers, volunteers, host & rohingya community members, partners, and policy makers, to gather input and disseminate results.
∎ S/he has to promote and explore opportunities of Gender respect in the E-cooking market.
∎ S/he will provide critical inputs and opinions to the senior management in determining the strategic positioning and work plan of the organization in that region.
∎ S/he will prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing research findings, methodologies, and recommendations for stakeholders.
∎ S/he will actively maintain detailed records of research activities, volunteer participation, and field observations, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and well-organized.
∎ Endorse and practice all the policies of Practical Action and ensure the implementation of project interventions following standards and complying with all the relevant policies.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Job Highlights:

Company Information:
∎ Practical Action - Bangladesh.
∎ House # 28/A, Road # 5, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1205
∎ Practical Action is an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as gender, race, religion, ethnic or national origin, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability. Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.

We’re a global change-making group. We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

Address::
∎ House # 28/A, Road # 5, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1205
∎ Practical Action is an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as gender, race, religion, ethnic or national origin, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability. Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing. We’re a global change-making group. We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 10 Oct 2024

Category: NGO/Development