Research Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Research Coordinator

Company Name: SAMAHAR

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Research Organization

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters
• Doctoral

• Masters with Honors at Bachelor’s level, preferably in a subject from Social Science discipline (in subjects like Economics, Sociology, Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies etc.), Statistics and English etc.
• Social scientist conducting and interpreting applied research typically have a master’s or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in anthropology, sociology or others social science related subjects.

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Research Organization

• At least 10 (Ten) years of experience in empirical research, particularly with experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis of survey data in a reputed organization;
• At least 10 years (Research Firm)
• Previous experience in research coordination
• Strong understanding of research methodologies and protocols
• Experience with grant writing and funding applications
• Proficiency in data analysis software
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines
• Knowledge of project management tools
• Experience in research or project management
• Familiarity with research methods and protocols
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of ethical standards in research
• Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

Job Context

Samahar is a National renowned multi-disciplinary Research and Development Foundation registered with Joint Stock Companies and Firms in Bangladesh. Samahar has implemented over 278 different projects all over the country on research, studies; surveys; project evaluations; impact assessment project Implementation in the field of health, education, socio-economic development, infrastructure development, Resettlement, rehabilitation and institutional capacity building. Conducted operational research; formative research; in-depth qualitative and quantitative research investigations and social safeguard survey in all sorts of development fields. Samahar has accomplished preparation and implementation of resettlement and rehabilitation plan, land acquisition plan and livelihoods restoration plan with government of Bangladesh. Also Samahar implementation of large scale youth development program. Our esteemed clients are, Roads and Highways Department (RHD),Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA), Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA), Bangladesh Railway (BR), Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB), Payra Port Authority (PPA), Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE), Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD), Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED), Bureau of Non-Formal Education (BNFE), National Skill Development Authority (NSDA), Directorate of Technical Education, Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA), Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM), National Institute of Local Government (NILG), Department of Women and Children Affairs, Directorate of Primary Education (DPE), Bangladesh Bureau Statistics (BBS), Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (BANBEIS) etc.

Job Responsibilities:

Research Coordinator leads us in developing and delivering an effective and robust research strategy. This role provides direction, oversight and critical challenge to all research projects across the organization.

• Preparation of project proposal & contribute to developing research concepts, methodologies, tools, techniques and processes of data collection;

• Need high skills for Proposal writing and Overall coordination of project activities

• Undertaking research projects and excellent report writing in Bangla and English prepare and make presentations of research findings capability as well as presentation of reports.

• Facilitate focus group discussions and community market survey for assessing socio-economic needs of the communities and translate them to socio economic development plan and prepare socio-economic development contracts;

• Collect primary and secondary data as and when required

• Supervise and monitor field level data collection, ensure authenticity and objectivity of data, undertake analysis of data and participate in data collection, both primary and secondary, as and when appropriate;

• Develop analysis plan and analyses collected data;

• Key skills for social research-excellent organizational skills, management and coordination skills and presentation skills.

• Contribute to policy advocacy undertaken based on research findings s/he was involved - draft policy briefs/position papers and assist in preparing advocacy plans

• Assist in developing and updating creative, innovative and effective designs of policy research;

• Undertake regular participatory monitoring and supervision of project activities including collection, compilation, consolidation, processing and analysis of data on different project components and documentation;

• Perform any other relevant task assigned by the organization.

• Oversee the daily operations of research projects

• Coordinate with research teams and subject

• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements

• Manage project timelines and deliverables

• Prepare and submit required documentation to institutional review boards

• Assist in the design and implementation of research protocols

• Monitor research progress and troubleshoot issues

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of research activities

• Manage budgets and financial reports for research projects

• Communicate research findings to stakeholders

• Train and supervise research staff

• Schedule and organize meetings and events related to research projects

• Collaborate with other departments and institutions

• Conduct literature reviews and stay updated on relevant research

• Preparation of grant applications and proposals