Research Associate

Job Description

Title: Research Associate

Company Name: Practical Action - Bangladesh.

Vacancy: 8

Age: 18 to 60 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 30000 - 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Master of Science (MSc) in Population Science
• Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics
• Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology

• 1 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Age 18 to 60 years

• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who identify as indigenous people are encouraged to apply.     
• Advance knowledge on SPSS/STATA/RStudio/Nvivo/AltasTi and ability to perform data analysis independently using any of that statistical software.    
• At least one year of professional experience in qualitative research methodologies and data collection techniques.     
• High levels of demonstrated skills in prioritizing task and deadlines.      
• Must have their own laptop with capacity to run SPSS/STATA/RStudio and other software (as per requirement).     
• No official email address, insurance coverage and ID card will be provided from PAC.      
• Additional advantage who are fluent in spoken & quality writing and presentation in English.      
• Master of Science with Thesis will be an asset.      
• Team player with proactive interpersonal skills.      
• Open minded approach towards learning new skills and sharpening existing skill set.      
• Able to work remotely and independently with an understanding of working in a multi-sited environment.
• Work experience letter will be provided after completion of the assignment.

Practical Action Consulting Bangladesh Limited (PAC) operates as the technical and advisory branch of Practical Action, an esteemed international development organization dedicated to creating a world where people have access to practical solutions, allowing them to reach their potential while safeguarding the environment.PAC offers high-quality independent advice to governments, NGOs, aid agencies, and the private sector. Operating through regional offices in West Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the UK, PAC combines international experts with local specialists, drawing on a network of over 550 regional staff and 2000+ experts.

Join Practical Action Consulting’s dynamic team in Bangladesh as an Research Associate, based in Dhaka/Field but will be required to spend around 50% time in the upazila/district level. This exciting role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to positive change for the world. As an organized and inquisitive individual, you will play a crucial role in supporting the research activity for the Practical Action Consulting Bangladesh Limited.

3-4 days/week (Work at Office/Remote).

Key Responsibilities:      

• Oversee and manage field operations to ensure efficient data collection processes.      

• Coordinate with team members, including data enumerators, to address challenges and maintain high data quality and integrity standards.      

• Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Key Informant Interviews (KII), and In-Depth Interviews (IDI) with target respondents, adhering to ethical research practices.      

• Ensure all qualitative data is collected systematically and aligned with research objectives.      

• Perform initial coding and editing of qualitative data to ensure clarity, consistency, and reliability.      

• Guide the data enumerators in recording and documenting data accurately using prescribed methods and tools.      

• Prepare concise and comprehensive field summary reports highlighting key findings, challenges, and observations during data collection.     

• Conduct field testing of data collection instruments to validate their effectiveness and relevance.      

• Ensure proper data cleaning and organization, identifying and rectifying discrepancies or inconsistencies.      

• Assist in preparing concept note, EoI, and proposal as required by the business development team.      

• Maintain communication and networking with different stakeholders: Go-NGO, private and donor, and project stakeholders.      

• Assist/prepare communication materials and contribute to organisational profile building.      

• Provide support for project/PAC’s administrative works and ensure proper documentation of all records and data.      

• Train enumerators on ethical considerations, communication techniques, and use of data collection tools.     

• Assist in organizing stakeholder consultation at both district and divisional levels and preparing event report.      

• Assist in drafting and finalizing research reports, summarizing findings, and providing actionable recommendations.   

• Prepare presentation and have preparedness to present any project or research works in the internal/external audiences.

Deliverables:      

• Available summary status based on literature review.      

• Completed clean data, edit, analytical table/graphs.      

• Prepare detailed research outputs, including reports, presentations, and policy briefs, based on findings.      

• Conducted qualitative assessments such as Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), Case Stories and MSC (Most Significant Change).     

• Assisted in preparing concept note, grant proposals, EOI, ToR, etc to secure funding and provide updates to stakeholders.     

• Organized and facilitated stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultations at local and national levels.     

• Maintained communication and networking relationships with government organizations (GO), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Private sector stakeholders and ensure proper documentation.     

• Developed communication and profile building materials.      Performed monitoring visits and prepared reports.      

• Performed administrative works in consultation with relevant departments/teams for project purpose.      

• Ensure additional support as requested by the organization.

The salary is mentioned including VAT & TAX.