Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Are you experienced in mixed-method research and possess strong interpersonal communication skills with familiarity with mixed-method research approaches, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies to gain comprehensive insights into social phenomena?

Do you have an understanding of ICT integration in development contexts, leveraging ICT for capacity building, knowledge sharing, and innovation within development organizations and communities?

Do you have experience in qualitative data analysis, with the ability to code, categorize, and interpret qualitative data to identify patterns, themes, and insights relevant to research objectives?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The role:

The Project Assistant should be a professional with knowledge of mixed-method research and strong interpersonal communication skills to facilitate interviews, focus group discussions, and workshops with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in ICT integration within development contexts, leveraging ICT for capacity building, knowledge sharing, and innovation, while adhering to best practices and ethical considerations, including data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including coding, categorizing, interpreting data, designing surveys, conducting statistical analysis, and triangulating findings, is essential. Additionally, experience in facilitating participatory methodologies, moderating sessions, and synthesizing insights for research and decision-making is required. Knowledge of gender justice and social inclusion issues, along with experience in voluntary work, social research, and social activism, is highly valued.

What we are looking for:

Oxfam in Bangladesh is looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission towards a just & sustainable world without poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do. We are seeking an early-career professional who is agile and capable of working with various underprivileged communities under the PROTIC-II project. The role prioritizes cyber safety for women in digital spaces and requires prior experience in qualitative research, including conducting FGDs, KIIs, IDIs, transcription, and supporting content design and development. Experience in developing communication materials and tools using graphic design is preferred.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, environmental science, development studies, gender and women’s studies, business administration, mass communication, cyber security, geography, or related disciplines. A Master’s or post-graduate degree in a relevant field is an asset.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a similar position, particularly in social research, and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with research tools is a plus.
• Sound understanding of development work, particularly in climate and gender justice and social inclusion issues.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference at Oxfam in Bangladesh, to act as key contributor to our Climate Justice and Natural Resources Right team to work with a group of passionate people who are specialists in their fields and offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching, and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Job type: Fixed Term, Contractual.

Salary & Benefits: as per Oxfam National E1 pay band, starting annual salary for this role is BDT 5,69,997.00 (13 months) with other benefits e.g., medical for self, spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave, life insurance, mobile allowance, and other admissible benefits as per the organizational policy. For highly competent & experienced candidates the salary can be negotiable.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Note: 

• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment medical checks and appropriate safeguarding and counter fraud check, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
• Applying for positions with Oxfam in Bangladesh does not incur any costs. Any request for payment from parties pretending as Oxfam in Bangladesh should be considered fraudulent.
• Any kind of persuasion in the recruitment process is highly discouraged and any attempt of persuasion will be considered as a disqualification.

[Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply]

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria mentioned in the job profile.

• Go to, for external applicants: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk
• Go to, for internal applicants: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal
• Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT10632 complete the online application process.
• Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 September 2024

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live without poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam.