Research Analyst

Job Description

Title: Research Analyst

Company Name: Street Child UK

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Anthropology or Statistics but a Master's degree would be strongly preferable.
∎ Accreditation or certification in specific areas relevant to the role.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Must be: Bangladeshi national, willing to travel to the Rohingya refugee camp, Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Contract type: full-time [24 months with a possibility of extension]
∎ Location: Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ OUR ORGANISATION : Street Child works towards a world where all children are safe, in school, and learning. We specialize in supporting children and communities in low-resource environments and emergencies, recognizing that the complex, compounded challenges that affect them require innovative, integrated interventions. Our interventions are informed by rigorous, robust evidence and are results-oriented and optimized to create maximum impact for children at minimum cost. Since 2008, we have assisted over 706 000 children across 20+ fragile, conflict and crisis affected countries across Eastern Europe, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Street Child has a strong, sustained commitment to localization and works in partnership with 80+ local level actors and organizations, underscored by close consultation and collaboration with local communities.
∎ ABOUT PLAY 2.0 PROGRAMME: Playful Learning Across the Years 2.0: Quality Tool Testing, Learning and Pathways to Program Improvement and Systemic Uptake (PLAY 2.0) is a multi-country level programme leaded by the Education Development Centre and Street Child in partnership with the LEGO Foundation. PLAY 2.0 aims to conduct research measurement of the quality of child-centred pedagogies and their contribution to holistic outcomes for children in 450 classrooms in centres and schools across Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. PLAY 2.0 proposes to administer the PLAY 2.0 tools to educators and children to improve the tools` use across countries and cultures, with a particular focus on crisis-affected contexts; to verify the contribution of child-centred pedagogies to holistic outcomes for children; and understand the tools` potential to inform program improvement. PLAY 2.0 offers an outstanding opportunity to focus on the aspects of child-centred approaches that are closest to children, including agency, self-sustaining engagement, self-led exploration, and other essential elements of meaningful learning. The project provides a platform to test and adapt these tools across the three countries - and in turn, contributes to integrate and improve on the implementation of integrated pedagogies, influence their adoption, and support children at critical junctures.
∎ ROLE PURPOSE : Street Child is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Research Analyst to lead and effectively deliver on the PLAY 2.0 research project in Bangladesh. The Research Analyst is responsible for the overall management of the research study in Bangladesh, including coordinating primary research, documentation, stakeholder engagement, translation, transcription, and partners management.
∎ This role reports to the Global Research Manager and will work in close collaboration with the Data Analyst, as well as with colleagues and consultants in Bangladesh. The role holder will also be responsible for disseminating evidence to expand and enhance our programmatic impact. This is an outstanding opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research at a significant scale, and to enable research-informed interventions through strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Data Collection and Analysis [50%] : Establish and embed rigorous, robust data collection, collation and cleaning protocols and databases for rapid data processing to assure the availability of data for analysis;
∎ Facilitate qualitative interviews including designing questionnaires, conduct interviews, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to gather relevant information from target customers, industry experts, and stakeholders.
∎ Explore and embed innovative approaches, including digital approaches, and inclusive approaches adapted for abilities, age, gender, geographies etc to expand and enhance data quality;
∎ Liaising with implementing partners and local teams, managing data enumerators and ensuring that work is delivered to time and quality expectations;
∎ Ensure external and internal project reports are provided in a timely manner, summarizing data and presenting the implications of the results in written reports
∎ Assist and assure adherence to appropriate data storage policies and procedures, to protect the confidentially, integrity, and privacy of participants and participant information, including appropriate ethical protocols and safeguarding policies and procedures;
∎ Transcription, translation, and review of interview information: Convert qualitative data, such as audio recordings, into written documents, ensuring accuracy and quality. Accurately review information obtained from interviews and FGDs.
∎ Ensure completeness of forms, including checking collected data for accuracy and consistency to ensure all necessary information is captured.
∎ Follow data quality and sampling protocols: According to specific guidelines and tools for data collection to ensure proper sampling and data quality.
∎ Review and edit collected data, checking for errors, both intentional and unintentional and make necessary corrections.
∎ Keep key personnel informed about progress and issues in the field and seek guidance when needed.
∎ Ensure data quality by engaging in quality control exercises to identify missing or erroneous data.
∎ Research Coordination [25%] : Provide coordination and surge support for external/internal consultants to assure integrity and quality of research and evidence;
∎ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, validate findings, and ensure research alignment with client expectations.
∎ Choose appropriate venues for interviews and ensure consent from all participants in collaboration with implementing partners
∎ Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with country programme team, partners and global team during fieldwork.
∎ Evidence Dissemination [10%] : Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and summaries of research findings. Present research outcomes to internal teams and clients, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
∎ Ensure excellent presentation of evaluations and evidence of impact to funders, partners, and programme participants, using a range of verbal and visual tools to communicate impact, including digital tools;
∎ Contribute to Organizational Priorities [15%] : Provide capacity strengthening and surge support for internal researchers and evaluators to assure integrity and quality of research results and evidence;
∎ Provide ad-hoc basis support to the research team, local partners, present findings with the wider group including sectors
∎ Represent the organization professionally: Present SC Bangladesh in a professional and accurate manner while interacting with target stakeholders and beneficiaries.
∎ Carry out any other related duties that are within his/her skills and abilities in agreement with line manager.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Substantial experience (minimum 3 years) in mixed methods and qualitative and quantitative methodologies and methods, including instrumentation tools
∎ Experience and knowledge of data collection through mobile apps (Kobo Collect, ODK, ONA, DDG, etc.)
∎ Prior experience in interviewing and facilitating KII, FGDs, and in-depth interviews or beneficiary selection.
∎ Experience of using statistical software [NVIVO, SPSS, STATA, etc]
∎ Experience in [quasi-] experimental research
∎ Previous experience of working with NGOs, civil society, UN or relevant government departments.
∎ Previous experience of working in Cox's Bazaar highly desirable.
∎ Comprehensive understanding of inclusive approaches
∎ Good project management skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
∎ Excellent verbal and written skills in English (Essential), Bangla and Chittagonian [preferred]
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently in a high-stress environment;
∎ Excellent listening, interpersonal and public presentation skills
∎ Excellent computer literacy in MS Office programs (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);
∎ Ability to positively influence others and successfully reconcile differences.
∎ Strong verbal and written communication skills in Chittagonian
∎ Comprehensive understanding of considerations conducting research and evaluations in low-resource environments and emergencies - including cost efficiencies
∎ Comprehensive understanding of sectoral standards [including CHS on Quality and Accountability
∎ Commitment to our vision, mission and values
∎ Commitment to protecting the rights of children in all circumstances
∎ Commitment to localization and local action
∎ Credibility in advice and assistance provision, with a high degree of responsiveness and reliability
∎ Reflective, responsive and respectful towards communities and colleagues
∎ Resilient in challenging circumstances.
∎ Experience in [quasi-] experimental research
∎ Previous experience of working with NGOs, civil society, UN or relevant government departments.
∎ Previous experience of working in Cox's Bazaar highly desirable.
∎ Strong verbal and written communication skills in Chittagonian.
∎ Comprehensive understanding of considerations conducting research and evaluations in low-resource environments and emergencies - including cost efficiencies.
∎ Comprehensive understanding of sectoral standards [including CHS on Quality and Accountability.

Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ Competitive salary package based on competency and experience.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Jul 2023

Company Information:
∎ 17 Jul 2023
∎ Street Child UK
∎ Address : Jaan Vila, Kalur Dukan Cox's Bazar Sadar, Cox's Bazar.

Category: NGO/Development

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