Senior Research Investigator (Gender Equality)

Job Description

Title: Senior Research Investigator (Gender Equality)

Company Name: icddr,b

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Gender Studies/ Public Health/ Sociology/ Anthropology / Development Studies/ Mass Media/ Communication/ Law with excellent academic record from a reputed university.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 8 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ National (only for Bangladeshi nationals) employment opportunities
∎ Senior Research Investigator (Gender Equality) with Maternal, Newborn and Child Health under the Maternal and Child Health Division (Adv#38/2022)
∎ icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. Established 60 years ago, we continue to provide life-saving services to the people of Bangladesh, and to nurture the next generation of global health leaders.
∎ Applications from women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
∎ icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Senior Research Investigator (Gender Equality) in the Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD) for a project funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development (DFATD). The appointment will be made on Fixed Term basis for 2 years which is renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Position description: The Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AdSEARCH) project of icddr,b aims to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes and realise rights among different population groups with distinct SRH needs in Bangladesh. To be implemented by researchers from different divisions of icddr,b, this research project will explore, understand, and assess some key components of SRHR among different population groups who have the highest-burden, distinct needs and vulnerabilities. These groups include adolescents and young adults, newly married couples, pregnant women, neonates and under-five children, women working in the RMG sector and some key populations for their particular vulnerability and/or marginalisation. The project will be focusing on generating new evidence related to family planning, abortion, post-abortion care, STI/RTIs, reproductive cancers and maternal and neonatal health.
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∎ The Senior Research Investigator (Gender Equality) will provide technical assistance for incorporating gender equality and rights in research, policies and practices within AdSEARCH, and monitor the implementation of gender equality aspect in AdSEARCH research aligned with the guidelines provided by the Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), icddr,b's Human Resources Strategy, and organisational values and guidelines (such as Institutional Governance Framework - IGF and Gender Diversity Guidelines). S/he will report to the Gender, Equity and Rights (GER) expert and will sensitise all AdSEARCH team members and collaborating partners on gender equality and rights issues and Canada's FIAP. S/he will also support the project in achieving gender equality outcomes. S/he should be proactive, dynamic, and capable of working independently.

Additional Requirements:
∎ 8 years of experience working in gender equality and rights in research and/or programme specially focus in health
∎ Preference will be given to the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional gender research skills and/or publications in international peer-reviewed journals with significant contribution.
∎ Strong interpersonal and excellent communication and writing skills in English.
∎ Strong skills in critical thinking and identifying creative solutions to problems independently with minimum supervision
∎ Should be proactive, dynamic, and capable of working in multiple team with diverse background

Salary:
∎ Salary: Annual Tk. 17,12,810/- inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 21 Feb 2022

Company Information:
∎ 10 Feb 2022
∎ icddr,b

Category: Research/Consultancy