Research Associate-II

Responsibilities

• A. Technical Assistance
• Provide technical support during implementation of Research activities, including data collection, data management and documentation, and results reporting.
• Assist in study design, ethical approval, implementation, data analysis, reporting, and administrative support for operations/intervention research to test program models
• B. Research Implementation Support
• Ensure quality control and consistency with Ipas global standards for RM&E
• Contribute to document preparation for donors and other stakeholders, including data and narrative inputs.
• Train staff in RM&E data collection and processing
• C. Coordination Activities
• Maintain regular and ongoing communication with technical and program unit staff in Ipas headquarters office and partner NGOs.
• Actively monitors the progress of research activities, including supervision of field teams and coordination with partners.
• D. Reporting and Documentation
• Develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
• Organize technical advisory group meetings and workshop for dissemination of RM&E findings, both internally and externally, report preparation
• Carry out other duties as requested.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Masters in statistics/ applied statistics/ public health or in related field.
• 5+ years of experience conducting research and evaluation in sexual reproductive health and gender equity programs.
• Strong management skills, including experience in research administration, supervision of field staff, coordination of field work, and communication among global and national staff and partners.
• Strong quantitative research experience including demonstrated ability in the data collection, management, analysis and presentation of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong data analysis skill in statistical computer packages (Stata, SPSS) including cohort data is desired.
• Experience in developing and designing research protocols, tools and questionnaires.
• Demonstrated ability in word processing, spreadsheet (Excel), database development using app (Commcare, ODK collect), PowerPoint presentation and qualitative packages (Dedoose, NVivo).
• Strong written and spoken communications skills in English and Bangla.
• Ability to frequently travel to study sites for supervision, monitoring, follow up/survey.
• Ability to work as an effective team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Employment Status
• Full time for one year with scope of renewal upon satisfactorey performance and availability of funding.
• Salary & Benefit
• Ipas Bangladesh will offer an annual salary of BDT 1,030,560.00 and other benefits as per organizational policies.
• Benefit includes:
• Provident Fund
• Festival Bonus
• Gratuity
• Health Insurance Coverage, including spouse.
• Life Insurance
• Professional development opportunities

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Additional Information

Job Summary The Research Associate-II is responsible for providing technical support for Ipas Bangladesh's research, monitoring and evaluation efforts. Coordinates and administers research study related activities. Assists in study planning, and ensures that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. Recruits and coordinates research subjects, as appropriate. Oversees and coordinates the provision of administrative and staff services; develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures. Research Associate-II ( 01 Position based in Dhaka)

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