Ipas is a nonprofit organization working with partners around the world to advance reproductive justice by expanding access to abortion and contraception. We aim to build sustainable abortion ecosystems that address all factors impacting a person’s ability to access abortion—from individual health knowledge to social and community support, to a trained health workforce, to political leadership and supportive laws. In Bangladesh Ipas works since 2011 and from its inception in the country we work closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to ensure that women and girls can enhance their sexual and reproductive health via affordable, safe, respectful, and comprehensive abortion and contraceptive care. Ipas works throughout the country- in rural settings, in urban areas and in the humanitarian settings.

Ipas Bangladesh is seeking applications from hardworking, sincere, and cheerful individuals for the following position.

Research Associate-III (01 Position based in Cox’s Bazar) Contractual Position

Key Role

The Research Associate is responsible for implementation of qualitative research components of study/studies particularly in humanitarian settings in Cox’s Bazar and Bhashanchar. S/he will assist the Principle Investigator in research planning and implementation including data collection team formation, capacity building of the data collection team; qualitative data collection following research protocol, data management. Recruits and coordinates research subjects, as appropriate. Oversees and coordinates the provision of administrative and staff services; develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures.  

Key Responsibilities

A. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

  • Provide technical and managerial support for implementation of research activities in the camp, including data collection, data management and documentation, and results reporting.
  • Assist in study design, ethical approval, tool development, implementation, data analysis, reporting, and administrative support for operations/intervention research to test program models.

B. RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

  • Plans, implements, and maintains data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol.
  • Transcribe, translate and analyze qualitative data.
  • Recruits, instructs, and coordinates research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope.
  • Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities; provides guidance on data collection and data entry; acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the principle operational liaison with study sites.

C. COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

  • Maintain regular and ongoing communication with research team as needed.
  • Actively monitors the progress of research activities, including supervision of field teams by travelling to study site

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 R&E findings, both internally and externally, report preparation.
  • Carry out other duties as requested.

Any other work requested by the supervisor.

. Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelors in anthropology/public health/statistics or in related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in coordinating research study and study team at field level. Experience in sexual and reproductive health would be preferred.
  • Strong management skills, including experience in project administration, supervision of field staff, coordination of field work, and communication among global and national staff and partners.
  • Strong qualitative research experience including demonstrated ability in the collection, management, analysis and presentation of qualitative data.
  • Sound understanding and experience in quantitative research would be preferred.
  • Experience in developing and designing research protocols, tools and questionnaires. 
  • Demonstrated ability in word processing, spreadsheet (Excel), and qualitative packages (Dedoose, Atlas.ti, NVivo). Experience in statistical computer packages (Epi Info, Stata) is also desired.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Bangla. Expertise in communication using Rohingya language would be preferred.
  • Ability to frequently travel to study sites for supervision, monitoring, follow up/survey.
  • Ability to work as an effective team player.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

DURATION/ WORK PERIOD

May 01, 2023 to October 31, 2023 (The contract can be extended based on the availability of fund)

REMUNERATION AND OTHER SUPPORT

Ipas Bangladesh will offer a consolidated monthly salary of BDT 108,000

Withholding of Tax will be as per GoB rule and deposited by Ipas to the Government of Bangladesh through treasury challan.

Payment Schedule:

Monthly

Click here to download the detail JD

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV/Resume including at least two professional references, as well as a Cover Letter stating the suitability for the position. Please submit your application to ipasbangladesh@ipas.org

Application deadline is 12 April 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy.