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 organisation, icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

The Emerging Infections and Parasitology Laboratory is working on vector-borne and parasitic infections in both humans and animals, including malaria, leishmaniasis, dengue, Japanese Encephalitis, enteric protozoan, and helminth infection. The laboratory scientists conduct research and activities as principal investigators, co-principal investigators, and co-investigators, collaborating with national and international institutes/universities and with different Divisions of icddr,b. This unit is also working for anti-parasitic drug discovery, diagnostic kit evaluation, G6PD deficiency, and new therapeutic and vaccine trials.

Position Description:
The Programme Supervisor will report to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible for coordinating and implementing programme/project activities, facilitating audits, and monitoring the budget and cost of the ongoing projects within the strategy of the center and organizational values and guidelines. S/he will be involved in –

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and budgeting-related support to project activities
• Provide logistic support to coordinate training, and workshops for ongoing project activities
• Maintain liaison with Govt. officials and relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate with internal contacts for logistic requirements
• Keep a track record of budget-wise expenditures
• Share findings with supervisor and other leaders and seek input
• Take notes and prepare minutes of the meeting
• Maintain all the financial and HR records efficiently
• Prepare different types of memos and correspondence letters
• Maintain document management systems, and financial reports;

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 3 years of working experience in the relevant field, preferably in an international research organization.
• Candidates must be permanent residents of Bandarban District;
• Candidates from ethnic groups, such Marma, Chakma, Tripura etc. will be given preference.

Location: Alikadam, Bandarban

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 candidates shall be invited for written test /interview;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by July 13, 2024.