Research Officer
Job Description
Title: Research Officer
Company Name: Water & Life Bangladesh
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)
Employment Status: Full-time
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ TYPE: Permanent
∎
∎ LOCATION: Based in Dhaka (Banani) with regular missions in Chattogram and around Dhaka.
∎ REPORTING TO: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (MEM) or any other person assigned by her
∎ COORDINATION WITH: Operations Managers (OM) - SJP & W&L, Program Manager (PM) - SJP & W&L
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The selected personnel will be in charge of the field data collection, the data entry and primary data analysis. S/he will be working in close collaboration with the MEM, the Junior Research Officer (JRO) and the Data Analyst (DA). His/her responsibility shall include but not limited to the following:
∎ Coordination & Representation
∎ Coordinates and supports Junior Research Officers to communicate with the local administrative authority regarding the different schedule for the surveys, ask authorization and also collect information regarding their activities in order to get inputs, and advice if that may affect the SJP/W&L surveys and activities;
∎ Coordinates with the different associations and leaders on the different areas regarding the different schedule for the surveys and ask for authorization;
∎ Represent the organization to all stakeholders and people s/he will meet on the field;
∎ Data collection
∎ Support the MEM in the preparation of the different surveys and researches (questionnaires, methodology, logistic, implementation in the field);
∎ Collaborate with the MEM on the ToR and the cost estimates of the logistical expenses;
∎ Adapt or translate the questionnaire and all the tools to the different areas before starting the survey on the field;
∎ After estimated the necessary materiel, with the support of the Administration and Finance, s/he is in charge to do the purchase before the beginning of the survey;
∎ Ensure the documents review (Bangla documents) and summarizes information for the MEM
∎ Prepare and update the maps of the areas with the collected information
∎ Under the supervision of the MEM and in collaboration with other staff, support to organize, facilitate and/or ensure the qualitative data collection (Focus group discussions, Workshops, interview ...) and ensure the reporting of these data;
∎ After estimating the needs on the different areas with the MEM and both PM, the R & GIS O will be in charge to conduct prospections, pre surveys and surveys with clearly established internal procedures;
∎ Assist W&L and SJP on other studies, including for example audits of the services, under the supervision of the MEM;
∎ Collect the quantitative and qualitative data on the field using mobile data collection methods;
∎ Contribute to field observation days.
∎ Support junior researchers and ensuring the harmonization of the methods and processes for data collection, analysis and reporting
∎ Data Analysis and Reporting
∎ Check that the questionnaires are well filled;
∎ Enter and check the data is well encoded in software: Sphinx (or R);
∎ Assist the MEM with the data analysis
∎ Deliver to the team the analysis with the agreed deadline beforehand.
∎ Report and updates the M&E manager about the ongoing and status of surveys on the field
∎ Report concerns and issues and discuss action to be taken with the MEM
∎ Management of a Team of Surveyors
∎ Support on the recruitment of surveyors according to the needs and action plan;
∎ Supervise the field work of the surveyor: daily presence, monitoring and review of the different questionnaires throughout the survey days on the field;
∎ Check that the questionnaires are well filled;
∎ Ensure the data checking and data cleaning;
∎ Under the supervision of the MEM, train the surveyor to use the collection tools;
∎ Ensure the surveyors have all the equipment needed (ID, jacket, questionnaires, etc.).
∎ Communication and Learning
∎ Take pictures in the field during data collection following the instructed methodologies (research) and also to include in the report the data collection with substantial pictures
∎ Include the production in the filing system for research samples and materials;
∎ Ensure the implementation of the collaborative strategy on the management of the organization's pictures database;
∎ Participate at meetings and reports about the survey which could affect W&L/SJP activities;
∎ Produce content to be uploaded on various media: pictures, beneficiaries' testimonies, etc.
∎ Support the MEM in the Activities of M&E
∎ Provide support for reporting purposes to local and international donors
∎ Assists in developing knowledge products, organizing learning events, workshops and other knowledge exchange platforms
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 2 years of experience in similar position
∎ Skills:
∎ Familiarity to both quantitative and qualitative research methods
∎ Computer skills (MS Office) and the use of internet
∎ Being Familiar with digital data collection (KoboToolBox, ODK, Ona,...) is preferred
∎ Ability to use data analysis software (sphinx, R)
∎ Ability to use Geographical software (GIS) is an asset
∎ Fluent in Bangla and English (speaking and writing)
∎ Ability to coordinate and supervise
∎ Know-how to take pictures
∎ Qualities:
∎ Strong analytical and reporting skills
∎ Strong motivation to work on the field (urban slums)
∎ Autonomous
∎ Keen to learn and try new methodologies
∎ Support to change
∎ Respectful
∎ Team Spirit
∎ Flexible and adaptability
∎ Demonstrate sound work ethics
Salary:
∎ BDT 24,000 to 28,000 (negotiable, depends on candidate`s skills and experience)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Two Days' Weekend, Gratuity, Medical Insurance, Two Festival Bonus (basic) per year, Mobile Allowance.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 11 Apr 2022
Company Information:
∎ 4 Apr 2022
∎ Water & Life Bangladesh
∎ Business : Water & Life Bangladesh (W&L), a registered NGO, created by the French NGO Eau & Vie is active in Bangladesh in the livelihood development of Urban Slum dwellers implementing water supply, firefighting, hygiene promotion, sanitation and solid waste management activities.
W&L Bangladesh works in close association with the social business company Shobar Jonno Pani Ltd. (SJP), created by Eau & Vie in 2010, specialized in water supply in urban slums of Bangladesh, aiming at creating quality-controlled, piped and metered water supply networks which are financially viable, socially responsible and adapted to the needs of urban poor.
Thanks to the quality of services provided and the efficient billing system, the social enterprise gradually widens its field of action by becoming a multi-services actor, including the waste collection and the sanitation services. An innovative sanitation service is under development, ensuring proper access to safely managed latrines and wastewater and storm water evacuation.
Both W&L and SJP are engaged in partnerships with the local communities, authorities, water operator and other development stakeholders.
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 11th Apr 2022
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