Research Associate - C3ER

Job Description

Title: Research Associate - C3ER

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum Master's degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science and Management, GIS and Remote Sensing, Geography, Civil and Water Resource Engineering, Social Science and relevant any other fields.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 4 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Department: Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research
∎ Location: BRAC University

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Develop research objectives, projects and proposals
∎ Perform business development tasks as and when required
∎ Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds
∎ Data collection from primary and secondary sources. This will need visiting field areas as and when required.
∎ Make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events
∎ Explore the relevant literature and reference searches on issues relating to climate change, vulnerability and risk, dynamics of char and islands of Bangladesh
∎ Provide extensive support to prepare report/s
∎ Assist in preparing a checklist on different aspects to collect primary data for feasibility, baseline and feasibility studies
∎ Monitor and guide the survey team to collect primary data from selected areas
∎ Provide support to analyze the vulnerability of communities under the lens of climate change and identify the key development deficit and needs to enhance their resilience
∎ To the brief analysis of current and emerging issues and trends of climate change and adaptation processes in Bangladesh

Additional Requirements:
∎ 2-4 years' experience in relevant field and research work.
∎ Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders and donors
∎ Excellent computer skills
∎ Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
∎ Experience in capacity development and/or mentoring an asset
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
∎ Excellent organizational skills
∎ The ability to work in a team is essential
∎ Experience in using initiative and creativity to resolve problems, identifying suitable solutions and opportunities for improvements
∎ Ability to work collaboratively across departments and service areas
∎ Flexible approach to work and positive response to changing requirements
∎ Understanding the importance of confidentiality

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2023

Company Information:
∎ 31 Jan 2023
∎ BRAC University
∎ Business : University

Category: Research/Consultancy