Vacancy Announcement (Field Research Assistant / Tester)

Projahnmo Research Foundation, a national NGO is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals in the following position for its Projahnmo program -a collaborative research group working for improving maternal, neonatal and child health in Bangladesh. This position is based at Sylhet sadar and Zakiganj upazilla of Sylhet district.

Job Title: Field Research Assistant / Tester (Female)


Duty station: Sylhet sadar and Zakiganj upazilla, Sylhet

Salary: Attractive

Education and Relevant Experience:

  • Master degree in Psychology, Child Development, Anthropology or Social Science with good academic records
  • Exposure to development-related data collection and developmental assessments in under-five children will get preference.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge of

  • Behavioral and developmental assessments of children (experience with Bayley’s-III or similar tests and/or community-based research will get preference)
  • Conduct different psychological tests
  • Interview questionnaires
  • Knowledge of Ethical Guidelines
  • Basic computer operations (MS Office, Statistical software).

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Able to work within a team
  • Should have good communication ability with mother and child
  • Must have innovative thinking skills and motivation to take challenges.

The appointment will be made on a contractual basis for 10 (Ten) months, but may be extended for further period depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.


Application Instruction:

Projahnmo Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for an interview followed by a one or two weeks-long training at Sylhet. Final selection will be made based on evaluation of the training performance among the candidates. This should be carefully noted that participating in the training program does not guarantee employment for the above-mentioned position.

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit a cover letter, copies of all certificates and two copies Photograph with CV to the HR Officer, Projahnmo Research Foundation, Bangladesh Office, “Abanti”, Flat # 5D, House # 37, Road # 27, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh or Email to prf.hr1@gmail.com by 24 July, 2019.