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. icddr,b 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 realise 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 who have the highest-burden, distinct needs and vulnerabilities. Under this umbrella project, we are conducting a study which intends to research SRHR of female garment workers who are living urban slums.

Position Description:

The Research Investigator will report to the Emeritus Scientist and will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and coordinating qualitative research to attain study objectives within the guidelines of the research protocol and organizational values. The specific areas of responsibilities are detailed below:

• Develop new research ideas, concept notes and research proposals;
• Conduct literature review;
• Develop research design and detailed methodology to achieve the study objectives;
• Come up with estimates of required financial and non-financial resources;
• Contribute to other research protocols of the team.
• Ensure quality data acquisition;
• Analyze data;
• Interpret the results;
• Write up findings as reports, papers, policy briefs;
• Disseminate study findings.
• Impart quality training on qualitative research methods, project design and methods, qualitative research tools, field procedures, data coding and analysis;
• Create detailed project plan covering milestones, deliverables etc.; Assign work to team members and initiate activities as per project plan;
• Secure financial and non-financial resources;
• Coordinate with Research Administration (RA), HR and Finance for approvals for research-related activities;
• Develop and revise tools; Prepare research communication materials;
• Coordinate and liaise with scientists in the country and abroad, the GoB and NGOs;
• Take corrective actions to comply with donor mandates and research protocols in order to obtain study objectives with adherence to quality standards and project timelines.

Required qualification and experience

• Masters in Anthropology/Sociology/Women’s Studies with good academic records;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in qualitative research (preferably in gender; women’s empowerment; violence against women and children; sexual and reproductive health and rights).

Location: Mohakhali, Dhaka

Number of Position: 01

Contract Type and Duration:

• Short Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; duration will be 3 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk. 127,664/- 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;
• 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

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: https://career.icddrb.org by April 30, 2024.