Women Researchers (Only Female)

Job Description

Title: Women Researchers (Only Female)

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 6

Age: Na

Job Location: Khulna, Satkhira

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2025-07-27

Application Deadline: 2025-08-01

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science

• Only female candidates with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Social Science, Urban and Regional Planning (URP), Geography or related fields.

• Only Female

• Understanding of local climate risks and coastal livelihoods, especially in the Sundarbans.

• Background in community-based research or climate vulnerability assessments.

• Interest in participatory data collection and community mobilization.

• Strong communication skills for engaging diverse community groups, especially women.

• Proficiency in English.

• Ability to organize and manage group activities.

• Basic skills in digital tools like Kobo Toolbox and geotagging (training provided).

• Ability to simplify and present research findings for local audiences.

• Experience in data analysis and ArcGIS/QGIS.

• Proficiency in ML, RStudio, STATA, or SPSS.

• Familiarity with local languages, cultures, and sensitivity to inclusion.

• Willingness to learn and collaborate on climate-resilient solutions.

Job Location: Remote Coastal Area in Satkhira/Khulna District

Duration: 7 months

Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centred organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Women Researcher

Reports to: Project Manager

We are looking for six motivated and committed candidates for the position of Women Researchers for the project “Women’s Adaptation Plans for Climate Resilient Livelihoods in the Sundarbans in Bangladesh,” an initiative supported by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in partnership with Khulna University and Deltares. This project aims to empower vulnerable women living near the Sundarbans to lead locally led climate risk assessments and develop adaptive livelihood solutions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct house-to-house enumeration and mapping within 5 KM of the Sundarbans reserve forest.

• Facilitate volunteers for data collection.

• Collect and geotag household data on climate vulnerability, livelihoods, and demographics using Kobo Toolbox.

• Participate in climate risk assessments with technical experts and universities.

• Assist in validating data findings with women’s groups and community forums.

• Support Women’s Adaptation Labs by engaging with women’s groups to identify climate risks and strategies.

• Collaborate in documenting community narratives and adaptation strategies.

• Uphold ethical research standards, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and respect for local cultural norms.

• Engage and participate in other activities as will be deemed necessary for project implementation and will be assigned by supervisors.