Research Associate

Research Associate

Job Type: Contractual Experience: At least 3 years No. of Vacancies: 01

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor/Honors
  • Minimum of a bachelor`s degree in education, sociology, social science, development studies, gender studies, statistics/research methodology, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
  • Master’s degree with a mentioned subject will get extra preference.

Experience

    • At least 3 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, NGO

Additional Requirements

  • Age At most 45 years
  • Experience in research, education, or social development projects with experience in data collection. FGDs, KIIs, and supporting data analysis and report preparation are considered an advantage.
  • Abide by organizational money laundering policy. S/he should abstain from money laundering activities and any kind of terrorist financing.
  • Experience in monitoring and research work, including data collection, data quality, data entry, and managing databases
  • Strong knowledge of office software, as well as database software such as MS Access, Excel, and SPSS, is a must.
  • Experience and comfort using computers and web-based applications
  • Experience using customized and/or project databases. Comprehensive knowledge of current developments and techniques in managing database systems.
  • The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions will be a plus.
  • Collect and archive program data, analyze data, and prepare different presentations illustrating trends.
  • Willingness & ability to visit program sites extensively. Skill & experience in working with e-communication & people with diverse cultures
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Comfortable in a performance-based organization working with a low overhead budget
  • Proven track record of achieving results. Preparedness to do any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Responsibilities & Context

The Research Associate will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring & Follow-up: Frequently monitor the ongoing program and support the technical team to improve the program quality.
  • Data Source Management: Check reported data with primary data sources and ensure data quality and documentation.
  • Training & Motivation: Provide on-the-job training on data collection, data archiving, data analysis, and reporting to field-level staff.
  • Data Analyzing & Presentation: Collect and archive program data, analyze data, and prepare different presentations illustrating trends.
  • Reporting: Support to conduct Data Quality Monitoring and Library Rating System, including data collection, data entry, and report preparation.
  • Project Data Assessment: Assist the RDRS MEL team in conducting baseline, midline, end-line, and program-only assessments.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with RDRS's internal MEL department to contribute to the project MEL systems and participate in different programs and events of RDRS.

Skills & Expertise


Compensation & Other Benefits

  • Salary:Tk. 55000 (Monthly)
  • T/A,Weekly 2 holidays
  • Festival Bonus: 3

Other benefit will be given as per organizational policy & project budget.

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Cox`s Bazar