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. As a values-based organization, icddr,b 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 realize 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 that have the highest burden, distinct needs, and vulnerabilities. Under this umbrella project, we are conducting a study that intends to develop and assess the impact of Balika Bodhu, a combined social norm and empowerment intervention for promoting SRHR among married adolescent girls.

Position Description:

The Field Research Supervisor reporting to the Research Investigator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing research to conduct high-quality research within the guidelines of the research protocol and organizational values.

• Ensure proper project implementation in the field through planning fieldwork;
• Execute field implementation plan as per protocol;
• Guide team members on the completion of tasks, activities, reports, and documents;
• Train the Balika Bodhu intervention implementation team in the field;
• Qualitative and quantitative session monitoring;
• Plan for the monitoring of the Balika Bodhu intervention sessions with married adolescent girls, their husbands, and community members;
• Observe the sessions and provide feedback to the facilitators and co-facilitators regarding their session delivery;
• Enter quantitative monitoring data using tablets;
• Submit a daily report to the Research Investigator regarding session observation;
• Maintain communication with the implementing partner (Nari Maitree);
• Ensure all study participants are receiving the intervention in the correct sequence and amount.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Masters in Sociology;
• Candidates must have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in a relevant field of work;
• Candidates must have experience in TAB base data collection/management using SurveyCTO/REDCap and MS Excel;
• Candidates should have adequate knowledge of intervention monitoring, motivational skills, and training skills;
• Candidates must be team-friendly with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment, displaying patience, kindness, and tact;
• Candidates having the ability to communicate in local dialect will be given preference;

Location: Rajbari Sadar, Rajbari District.

Number of Positions: 01

Contract Type and Duration:

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

Salary & benefits:

• Tk 45,593/-per month (consolidated)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 female candidates shall be invited for written test/interview;
• 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.
• Candidates who applied in the last advertisement, no need to apply again.

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by February 25, 2024.