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. icddrb as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.

The Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AdSEARCH) project of icddr,b aims to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes and realization of rights among different population groups with distinct SRH needs in Bangladesh.

The Assistant Programmer will report to the Analyst Programmer. The position holder will be responsible for developing software applications and performing development work such as coding, testing, debugging, updating and maintaining software applications, writing database script and providing software support to the project staff. S/he will be involved in–

• Coordinate with senior members to understand the requirements/data needs;
• Collaborate with teams to understand the quantity of data required and process flow of the project;
• Develop mobile application in Android platform;
• Develop Web Application;
• Develop codes for programming internal software applications as per directions of Senior Programmer / Analyst Programmer/ central IT representatives;
• Provide suggestions on new technologies to decrease program development time in order to support the development of programs for effective execution of the projects;
• Install the developed program on Smartphone / Android Device for testing purposes;
• Conduct trial tests to check for robustness of the program of other programmers and check for accuracy;
• Correct the errors found in order to make error-free programs;
• Provide continuous support for user queries in the field.

Required qualification and experience:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering / MIS from a reputed university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field; Experience working in public health domain is desired.

Location: Dhaka

Contract Type and Duration:

• Short-Term Contractual Service Agreement; duration will be 6 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• 57,048/- (consolidated) per month inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances.
• Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written tests/interviews.
• The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Women are encouraged to apply
• Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by June 20, 2023.