JOB OPPORTUNITY
Research Assistant

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), BRAC University (BRACU) is looking for a Research Assistant for different development projects being implemented by the Centre.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Developing indicators and preparing both quantitative as well as qualitative data collection tools as per guidelines
  • Reviewing project documents, national survey reports, and policy documents
  • Transcribing, translating, cleaning, analyzing data, processing/compiling data, writing reports, preparing presentations, etc. and other tasks related to its research activities.
  • Provide logistic and administrative support for in-house training workshops and conferences, wherever necessary.
  • Participate in internal and external events such as meetings, training and necessary field trips of the project.
  • Participate in communication and advocacy events for the dissemination of the project's research and selected outputs through workshops, seminars, symposiums, and conferences.
  • Assist in maintaining contacts with external stakeholders.
  • Participate in capacity building and training activities of field enumerators.
  • Being flexible to visit respective fields in and outside Dhaka as and when required for conducting any event related to the organization.
  • Any other project related/other institutional tasks as assigned by the institute.

Job Requirements:

  • Post Graduate/Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, or other related fields.
  • 2-3 years of experience in research with an additional preference for RMG sector-related research work.
  • Candidates have to be highly motivated and committed to research work and target-oriented delivery.
  • Must have sound knowledge in data management skills and data analysis using SPSS or STATA, preferably KoBo Collect and Open Data Kit (ODK).
  • Candidates must be capable of displaying learning ability and an action-oriented approach.
  • Good analytical ability, and excellent writing skills in English and Bangla.
  • Strong communication skills and high computer literacy are a must.

Instruction:
Please send a Cover Letter explaining “Why you are suitable for this position based on your experience and skills?”. Along with that, please send your CV, and a recent photo to: ced@bracu.ac.bd by 15 October 2022.