Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP)

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Summary

Vacancy: 1
Location: Dhaka
Maximum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)
Experience: At least 2 years
Published: 5 Jun 2024

Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in social science disciplines from any reputed university

Experience

At least 2 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO

Additional Requirements

Essential:

Demonstrated experience and capacity as Research Officer/ Coordinator for at least two years in reputed development NGOs/ INGOs
Must have a strong command of data management and analysis using software such as Access, SPSS/STATA, and Atlas.ti/Nvivo
Experience with large-scale survey-based data collection using open-source applications like KoBo and Google Forms is mandatory.
Proficient in conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA) in both rural and urban settings with diverse stakeholders.
Good understanding on labor migration, climate change, skill development, health, Trafficking in Person, child marriage, climate change, gender and women empowerment issues
Proficient computer skills for quantitative data processing and analysis, as well as strong word processing skills in both Bangla and English; good command of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Competencies

Self-motivated, proactive and target oriented
Good report writing along with analytical skills
Ability to work in a team and lead a team
Willingness to work in a flexible schedule and travel project areas frequently
Have good interpersonal and communication skills
Able to manage multiple priorities/ multitasking

Responsibilities & Context

OKUP is a right based migrant organization. OKUP promotes and protects human rights, labour rights, justice and dignity of all migrant workers irrespective of gender, across borders, through putting migrants’ perspectives at the center of migration discourse at all levels through unity and empowerment of migrant workers themselves.

OKUP invites applications for the Research Officer position.

Contact address: Shawdagor Garden, 466, Donia Post Office Road, Jatrabari, Dhaka-1236, Bangladesh, www.okup.org.bd

Project/Program: OKUP

Job Location: Dhaka (with frequent field visit)

Probation Period: 3 months

Job Type: Contractual – Initially for One Year. (Extendable based on performance and available fund)

Reported to : Program Coordinator

Specific roles and responsibilities are as follows:

Conduct, assist, and outsource qualitative and quantitative research on different issues, like, labor migration, climate change, skill development, reintegration, health etc.
Contribute to the development of research concepts, methodologies, tools, techniques, and data collection processes; prepare terms of reference (ToR) for outsourced research and assessments.
Collect primary and secondary data for research using various tools and techniques as needed.
Supervise and monitor field-level data collection, ensuring the authenticity and objectivity of the data as appropriate.
Develop data analysis plans and analyze collected data.
Provide training on data collection to field enumerators.
Write and contribute to research reports, and prepare and present PowerPoint presentations of research findings.
Draft policy briefs based on research findings.
Provide necessary research and technical support for project activities, including workshops, capacity-building training, and campaigns involving relevant stakeholders.
Assist in the design, planning, and management of research, program, and advocacy activities of the project.
Review and edit reports and contribute to publications,
Assist with preparation of audiovisual materials and website content,
Compile data for progress reports and provide ready access to all experimental data for the organization,
Ensure 100% standards in financial and logistical management to meet accountability and transparency,
Represent OKUP when and where necessary,
Any other activity required and directed by the management if necessary

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.

Compensation & Other Benefits

As per organizational rules

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Dhaka

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