Research Officer
Job Description
Title: Research Officer
Company Name: Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP)
Vacancy: 1
Location: Dhaka
Maximum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 5 Jun 2024
Education:
∎ Master’s degree in social science disciplines from any reputed university
∎ Master’s degree in social science disciplines from any reputed university
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Demonstrated experience and capacity as Research Officer/ Coordinator for at least two years in reputed development NGOs/ INGOs
∎ Must have a strong command of data management and analysis using software such as Access, SPSS/STATA, and Atlas.ti/Nvivo
∎ Experience with large-scale survey-based data collection using open-source applications like KoBo and Google Forms is mandatory.
∎ Proficient in conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA) in both rural and urban settings with diverse stakeholders.
∎ Good understanding on labor migration, climate change, skill development, health, Trafficking in Person, child marriage, climate change, gender and women empowerment issues
∎ Proficient computer skills for quantitative data processing and analysis, as well as strong word processing skills in both Bangla and English; good command of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
∎ 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
∎ Essential:
∎ Demonstrated experience and capacity as Research Officer/ Coordinator for at least two years in reputed development NGOs/ INGOs
∎ Must have a strong command of data management and analysis using software such as Access, SPSS/STATA, and Atlas.ti/Nvivo
∎ Experience with large-scale survey-based data collection using open-source applications like KoBo and Google Forms is mandatory.
∎ Proficient in conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA) in both rural and urban settings with diverse stakeholders.
∎ Good understanding on labor migration, climate change, skill development, health, Trafficking in Person, child marriage, climate change, gender and women empowerment issues
∎ Proficient computer skills for quantitative data processing and analysis, as well as strong word processing skills in both Bangla and English; good command of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
∎ 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
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Conduct, assist, and outsource qualitative and quantitative research on different issues, like, labor migration, climate change, skill development, reintegration, health etc.
∎ Contribute to the development of research concepts, methodologies, tools, techniques, and data collection processes; prepare terms of reference (ToR) for outsourced research and assessments.
∎ Collect primary and secondary data for research using various tools and techniques as needed.
∎ Supervise and monitor field-level data collection, ensuring the authenticity and objectivity of the data as appropriate.
∎ Develop data analysis plans and analyze collected data.
∎ Provide training on data collection to field enumerators.
∎ Write and contribute to research reports, and prepare and present PowerPoint presentations of research findings.
∎ Draft policy briefs based on research findings.
∎ Provide necessary research and technical support for project activities, including workshops, capacity-building training, and campaigns involving relevant stakeholders.
∎ Assist in the design, planning, and management of research, program, and advocacy activities of the project.
∎ Review and edit reports and contribute to publications,
∎ Assist with preparation of audiovisual materials and website content,
∎ Compile data for progress reports and provide ready access to all experimental data for the organization,
∎ Ensure 100% standards in financial and logistical management to meet accountability and transparency,
∎ Represent OKUP when and where necessary,
∎ Any other activity required and directed by the management if necessary
∎ 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 Officer position.
∎ Contact address: Shawdagor Garden, 466, Donia Post Office Road, Jatrabari, Dhaka-1236, Bangladesh, www.okup.org.bd
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∎ 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 : Program Coordinator
∎ Specific roles and responsibilities are as follows:
∎ Conduct, assist, and outsource qualitative and quantitative research on different issues, like, labor migration, climate change, skill development, reintegration, health etc.
∎ Contribute to the development of research concepts, methodologies, tools, techniques, and data collection processes; prepare terms of reference (ToR) for outsourced research and assessments.
∎ Collect primary and secondary data for research using various tools and techniques as needed.
∎ Supervise and monitor field-level data collection, ensuring the authenticity and objectivity of the data as appropriate.
∎ Develop data analysis plans and analyze collected data.
∎ Provide training on data collection to field enumerators.
∎ Write and contribute to research reports, and prepare and present PowerPoint presentations of research findings.
∎ Draft policy briefs based on research findings.
∎ Provide necessary research and technical support for project activities, including workshops, capacity-building training, and campaigns involving relevant stakeholders.
∎ Assist in the design, planning, and management of research, program, and advocacy activities of the project.
∎ Review and edit reports and contribute to publications,
∎ Assist with preparation of audiovisual materials and website content,
∎ Compile data for progress reports and provide ready access to all experimental data for the organization,
∎ Ensure 100% standards in financial and logistical management to meet accountability and transparency,
∎ Represent OKUP when and where necessary,
∎ Any other activity required and directed by the management if necessary
∎ 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.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per organizational rules
∎ As per organizational rules
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Dhaka
Read Before Apply:
Only suitable candidates are requested to submit a cover letter explaining how your experience meets this position and a CV
N.B. OKUP is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate between sex, religion, age, ethnicity, HIV status and disability. Candidates from migrant family are encouraged to apply. Internal candidates may apply as well.
Apply Procedure:
Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]
Company Information:
∎ Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP)
∎ Swadagar Garden (4th Floor), 466, Nayapara, Post Office Road, Donia, Dhaka -1236
∎ 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.
Address::
∎ Swadagar Garden (4th Floor), 466, Nayapara, Post Office Road, Donia, Dhaka -1236
∎ 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.
Application Deadline: 18 Jun 2024
Category: Research/Consultancy
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 18th Jun 2024
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