Position description:

The Research Officer will report to the Research Investigator and will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing research with the objective of conducting high-quality research within the guidelines of the research protocol and organizational values.

• Ensure proper project implementation in the field through planning field work (allocation of locations and duties, requisitions for logistics / transport / petty cash etc.) and executing field implementation plan like train field staff, Monitor and ensure quality data collection, Resolve field related issues etc. as per protocol;
• Maintain communication with GoB department (RRRC, CiC, UNO, DC, Thana) related to FDMN camps and obtain required permission for field activity;
• Guide team members on completion of tasks, activities, reports and documents;
• Mentor and train staff on-the-job in the field; Provide feedback to supervisor on team members’ performance in order to have a strong and motivated team;
• Ensure support to the field sites activities by ensure timely supply of laboratory items including blood/saliva drawing sets, testing kits, reagents etc;
• Monitor specimen collection, transportation and safe storage maintaining SOP;
• Overall people management in the field and keep them motivated.

Required qualification and experience:

• Masters in relevant field.
• 3 years;
• Experience in psychometric/child development/Arthrometry data collection using SurveyCTO;
• Experience in working with the Rohingya population (FDMN camps).

Location: Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar

Number of positions: 2

Contract Type and duration:

• CSA basis for 3 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of fund and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk 59,900/-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;cddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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