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.
Programme for HIV and AIDS under the Health System and Population Studies Division is conducting a mixed-method study to understand the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of hijra in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations will be generated to improve the SRHR interventions for these populations.
Position Description:
The Research Officer will report to the Research Investigator and will be responsible for leading the field team, monitoring data collection, planning, organizing and participating in workshops, seminars or other sessions with GoB stakeholders, policy planners and relevant field experts. S/he will be involved in –
- Plan, communicate and organize field visits as per study need;
- Coordination with the team members and Co-PIs, Co-Is of the project;
- Conduct qualitative interviews, transcript and analyze the qualitative data
- Work with PI in preparing quarterly progress reports, final technical reports and other reports as per donor requirements.
- Understand community sensitivity and respond to the community as per project needs;
- Arrange intervention designing workshops, dissemination workshops and other relevant project events as well as actively participate in different project events as well as relevant seminars and workshops.
- Taking all relevant field notes, tracking and documentation of the day-to-day project activities and updating the progress to the supervisor to fulfil the study objectives;
- Check for credibility and trustworthiness of collected data to ensure the quality of data;
- Prepare a summary of collected data and interpret data regularly;
- Strong ethical understanding and implementation.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences /Anthropology/Public Health with good academic records;
- At least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field
- First-hand experience in conducting qualitative research and analyzing qualitative data is mandatory.
- Proficiency in Bengali typing is mandatory;
- Basic computer skills with standard documentation competency are essential
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:
- 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
- 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 February 27, 2024.