Senior/ Research Officer

Job Description

Title: Senior/ Research Officer

Company Name: Bangladesh Enterprise Institute

Vacancy: --

Age: 25 to 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka (GULSHAN 2)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Research Organization

• Master of Development Studies (MDS) in Development Studies
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in International Relations
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in Public Administration
• Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in Economics

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Research Organization

• Age 25 to 35 years

• Willingness to travel frequently and work in rural/remote areas

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bangla

• Good understanding of research methods, stakeholder engagement, and project documentation

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general digital literacy

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), a Dhaka-based civil society think tank, is inviting applications for the position of Senior/ Research Officer under its research, advocacy, and policy engagement programs. The Research Officer will support research initiatives on governance, development, foreign policy, security, and rights-based issues. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals looking to gain experience in research, policy analysis, and fieldwork in a dynamic, policy-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Analysis
• Support the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative studies
• Assist in desk reviews, tool development, and basic data analysis (SPSS, STATA, Excel, KoboToolbox)
• Contribute to concept notes, reports, and policy briefs

Field Coordination
• Conduct surveys, FGDs, and KIIs; support stakeholder consultations
• Ensure documentation, transcription, and data quality during fieldwork
• Maintain communication with field teams and partners

Communication and Reporting
• Draft field reports, summaries, and presentation materials
• Support digital engagement, including social media and knowledge platforms

Administrative Support
• Assist with organizing events, workshops, and field logistics
• Coordinate with admin and project teams for smooth activity execution

• Weekly 2 holidays,Tour allowance
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2