Research Officer

Job Description

Title: Research Officer

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ University Degree in a relevant discipline
∎ Preferably Master in Agriculture/Food & Nutrition/ Anthropology/ statistics

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support WV BRCR programme in developing the strategic direction of Moringa research portfolio,
∎ Work closely with relevant team to design hard –hitting research that provides a rich understanding of the importance of Moringa in the Bangladesh, with intersectional realities and future potentials reflected in the findings,
∎ In collaboration with MEAL team, contribute to mobilize research grant for ensuring effective continuation of Moringa research initiatives,
∎ Develop detailed and thorough knowledge of own and related subject areas, including the latest work,
∎ Actively search for new techniques; build expertise to become the go-to person for aspects of the research,
∎ Develop and/or apply advanced research methods/theories. Plan and carry out research methodically, ethically and safely. Be responsible for design and interpretation of experiments and analyses,
∎ Establish a profile and reputation in the Morniga research areas and contribute to the wider scientific community,
∎ Produce experimental, methods and/or theory results and analyses, analytical methods and written material of high publishable standard, aiming for strategic and significant authorship positions where appropriate,
∎ Develop awareness of the collection, organization, validation, sharing and storing of information/data,
∎ Manage project research programmes and partnerships, ensuring milestones, budgets and reporting requirements are met, maintained and communicated to external partners where appropriate,
∎ Collaborate and contribute generously to other research initiative to support the development of BRCR Mornigya research initiatives,
∎ Manage relationships with key stakeholders to gather findings for the research study and advise management on project deliverables,
∎ Ensure wider dissemination of research findings at local, national and regional level,
∎ Implement and maintain the research project budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year,
∎ Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts,
∎ Resolve ongoing challenges that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines, and escalate challenges to resolve ongoing issues as appropriate,
∎ Collaborate with Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU) to get technical and other necessary guidance to enhance the research outcomes,
∎ Provide support and synergy to the BRCR team whilst also being able to progress medium to longer-term research priorities,
∎ Engage with other appropriate opportunities, networks and contacts to enhance their profile and employability including international experience,
∎ Develop a profile through authorship of research publications in appropriate peer-reviewed journals and engage in high impact publications,
∎ Apply copyright and IP principles to research outputs and outcomes,
∎ Work with WV global research teams to develop research that contributes to a more inclusive narrative on child malnutrition.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 30 to 45 years
∎ Recognized project management qualification strongly preferable,
∎ Ability to plan and design research proposals and programmes using mixed methods,
∎ Comfortable outside academia as an applied researcher,
∎ Expert ability to source complex data from varying sources and undertake the necessary analysis and interpretation to inform impactful recommendations,
∎ Strong writing skills and ability to write for different audiences - policymakers, media and for communities,
∎ Expert ability to lead teams in delivering large-scale projects,
∎ Expert ability to deliver large-scale, impactful research projects with high levels of autonomy,
∎ Extensive experience of stakeholder relationship management,
∎ Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills,
∎ Laser-like focus, attention to detail and the ability to stay organised, and juggle multiple priorities,
∎ Commitment to rigorous evidence based impartial analysis,
∎ Experience conducting or facilitating research in development or humanitarian settings is required.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Festival Bonus: 1

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 6 Apr 2023

Company Information:
∎ 29 Mar 2023
∎ World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)
∎ Address : Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ Web : http://www.wvi.org/bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

: World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.