Research Associate / Research Assistant

Job Description

Title: Research Associate / Research Assistant

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Research Associate: Minimum Master's degree in Climate Change/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management with excellent academic credentials.
∎ Research Assistant: Bachelor's degree in Climate Change/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management with excellent academic credentials

Experience Requirements:
∎ 1 to 3 year(s)

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

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Key Responsibilities for Research Associate:
∎ Carry out project activities, communication and project administration
∎ Develop research objectives, projects and proposals
∎ Identify sources of funding and perform business development tasks as and when Required
∎ Make liaison with relevant government bodies, national stakeholders and different authorities
∎ Provide institutional support for conducting research activities
∎ Visit project site for performing project field works
∎ Assist with various tasks linked to organizational and sustentative dimensions of the project program and project implementations
∎ Perform other duties as assigned
∎ Key Responsibilities for Research Assistant:
∎ Provide assistance to project activities, communication and project administration
∎ Find potential RFP/ ToR/ EOI and perform business development tasks as and when required
∎ Data collection from primary and secondary sources. This will require field visits as and when required
∎ Write field reports, project reports and other research papers if required
∎ Assist in conducting research activities
∎ Assist with various tasks linked to organizational and sustentative dimensions of the project program and project implementations
∎ Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements:
∎ Research Associate:
∎ 2-3 years of working experience in relevant fields and research work
∎ Experience in conducting research, report writing, proposal writing, project management and project administration
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders and donors
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
∎ Ability to interact with diverse communities and constituents of diverse backgrounds.
∎ Must be self-motivated, hardworking and flexible regarding work hour
∎ 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
∎ Methodical approach to work and high level of attention to detail
∎ Ability to work collaboratively across departments and service areas
∎ Flexible approach to work and positive response to changing requirements
∎ Research Assistant:
∎ One year of working experience in relevant fields and research work. Freshers are also encouraged to apply
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders and donors
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
∎ Excellent organizational skills
∎ The ability to work in a team is essential
∎ 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: 25 Oct 2022

Company Information:
∎ 19 Oct 2022
∎ BRAC University
∎ Business : University

Category: Research/Consultancy

Source: bdjobs.com