Research Manager
Job Description
Title: Research Manager
Company Name: Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP)
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Environment, climate change or similar field with focus on climate change and other related social science disciplines from any reputed university
∎ At least five years of Demonstrated experience in climate research or analysis, and/or designing or implementing donor-funded enabling environment programs.
∎ Good understanding on climate change, forced labor, Trafficking in Person, gender and women empowerment issues
∎ Excellent working experiences with government structures and key stakeholders at national and district level and proven experience in advocacy
∎ Excellent experience to lead a diversified team and excellent experience of the rights-based approach and pursuing rights for a disadvantaged group
∎ Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Job Context:
∎ OKUP is a right based migrant organization. OKUP promotes and protects human rights, labour rights, justice and dignity of all migrant workers irrespective of gender, across borders, through putting migrants` perspectives at the center of migration discourse at all levels through unity and empowerment of migrant workers themselves.
∎ OKUP invites applications for the Research Manager position.
∎ Contact address: Shawdagor Garden, 466, Donia Post Office Road, Jatrabari, Dhaka-1236, Bangladesh, www.okup.org.bd
∎ Job Title : Research Manager (one position)
∎ Project/Program : OKUP
∎ Job Location : Dhaka (with frequent field visit)
∎ Probation Period : 3 months
∎ Job Type : Contractual - Initially for One Year. (Extendable based on performance and available fund)
∎ Reported to : OKUP Management
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Specific roles and responsibilities are as follows:
∎ Coordinate and complete all the activities including field operations in line with OKUP and partners guideline and policies,
∎ Plan, organize and ensure implementation of all activities (data collection, data analysis, report writing, study conduction, meeting and events) through providing necessary support and coaching to the team members and volunteers,
∎ Ensure regular monthly, quarterly and annual program report to the supervisor and partners. Capture case study, lesson learnt and contribute to OKUP's social media content development,
∎ Maintain regular communication with respective development partners and direct the project activities aligned with their work plan and guidance,
∎ Maintain effective liaison/interaction with relevant local government institutions, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders of the project areas,
∎ Monitor MIS database in regular basis and produce necessary documents and reports,
∎ Establish effective working relationship, partnership with relevant government and non-government service provider organizations for adequate advocacy, referrals of the project target beneficiaries,
∎ Monitor Project progress to ensure that it is in accordance with the timetable set out in the Project Document and prepare regular updates and reports to Project Boards on projects' progress, implementing issues, emerging risks/problems and proposals for necessary remedial actions.
∎ Draft terms of reference for consultants and project personnel.
∎ Ensure very high standards in financial and logistics management to meet accountability and transparency,
∎ Coordinate the study on Access to Justice for the migrant workers
∎ Represent OKUP when and where necessary,
∎ Any other activity required and directed by the senior management.
∎ This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required
Additional Requirements:
∎ Desirable:
∎ Demonstrated experience leading climate change migration research project.
∎ Strong technical communication and influencing skills with the ability to address a wide range of audiences.
∎ In-depth knowledge of the Government of Bangladesh's climate change planning, implementation, and governance.
∎ Competencies:
∎ Self-motivated, proactive and target oriented
∎ Good report writing along with analytical skills
∎ Ability to work in a team and lead a team
∎ Willingness to work in a flexible schedule and travel project areas frequently
∎ Have good interpersonal and communication skills
∎ Able to manage multiple priorities/ multitasking
Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ depends on skill and experience.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per organizational rules
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 28 Jan 2023
Company Information:
∎ 18 Jan 2023
∎ Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP)
∎ Address : Swadagar Garden (4th Floor), 466, Nayapara, Post Office Road, Donia, Dhaka -1236
∎ Web : www.okup.org.bd
∎ Business : OKUP promotes and protects human rights, labour rights, justice and dignity of all migrant workers irrespective of genders across borders through putting migrants` perspectives in the centre of migration discourse at all levels through unity and empowerment of migrant workers themselves. OKUP?s mission are - reduce migration related risks and vulnerabilities with the focus of labour trafficking through pre-departure interventions; provide direct assistance for social reintegration of the vulnerable migrant through repatriation, family reunification, shelter, health (particularly Sexual and Reproductive Health), Legal and paralegal support and services; espouse sustainable livelihoods and economic reintegration of the returnees and the communities for sustainable development; organise migrant worker and the families for unity, empowerment and flag their voice and perspective into migration discourse; carry out Action Research and evidence based advocacy at all levels.
Category: NGO/Development
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