Researcher

Job Description

Title: Researcher

Company Name: Plan International Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years

• Masters

Post-graduate degree in Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Development Studies, or a related field; A PhD degree will be considered as an additional qualification.

• At least 10 years

• Extensive Research Experience: Minimum 10 years of specific research experience in social development, specifically in gender and social norms. Proven ability to conduct gender and youth analyses, including addressing issues such as gender-based violence, PSHEA. Experienced in designing and leading studies on gender and social norms change that impact female labor force participation.

• Data Analysis and Reporting Skills: Proficient in analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data, producing high-quality reports, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights.

• Communication and Publications: Fluent in English (spoken and written), with a strong publication record and the ability to communicate complex research findings to non-technical audiences through briefs, presentations, and storytelling.

• Ethical and Inclusive Research Practice: Knowledgeable about ethical standards in research involving vulnerable populations and experienced in integrating research findings into adaptive program design and implementation.

• ICT and Research Tools Proficiency: Skilled in standard office software and familiar with project management and research tools for data analysis, reporting, and effective resource use.

Join Us at Plan International Bangladesh: Make a Lasting Impact!

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected and mostly during crisis. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

Over the 30 years journey in Bangladesh, we envision a 2030 where children and youth, particularly girls and young women, are recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and can make decisions about their lives.

Since 24 September 2017, Plan International has been responding to the Rohingya refugee influx in Cox’s Bazar with special focus on protecting girls and boys from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation; improving hygiene and sanitation; and restoring access to safe, quality, and inclusive education for refugee children and adolescents. Guided by our core values, we remain unwavering in our commitment to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls so that children, especially girls, and their communities can learn, lead, decide, and thrive.

For the past three decades, our work in Bangladesh has made a significant impact, and we are now looking for a Researcher.

The Role

The Researcher will be instrumental in building the project’s evidence base, with a particular emphasis on social norms, gender equity, and social inclusion. This position involves designing and conducting research studies that generate practical insights to inform project strategies, support adaptive implementation, and assess overall impact.

The position holder will be responsible for leading gender-responsive research, conducting social behaviour change (SBC) analysis, and overseeing impact evaluations across diverse and complex settings. The role requires extensive field experience and proven expertise in generating evidence to inform inclusive, transformative programes. A primary area of focus will be identifying the factors—both barriers and enablers—that influence the lives of marginalized youth, especially young women, and producing robust data to guide inclusive and effective interventions tailored to local contexts.

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