Global Development & Research Initiative Foundation (GDRI) is a non-profit research organization that has been working in diverse areas since 2009. It is the first research organization in the southwest region of Bangladesh, collaborating with world-class universities and national and international NGOs. GDRI works in the areas of public health, education, climate change, and agriculture. Through field-based action research, it aims to make positive changes in society, providing evidence-based solutions and promoting social well-being. To see our projects, please click on the link.
GDRI is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Officer for the ongoing evidence-based policy research. The project timeline is from 01/04/2023 to 30/07/2023.
Job Title: Data Management and Analysis Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports data cleaning, management, and analyses for investigators conducting evidence-based policy-related research.
- Assists with data design and analytic strategies for primary and secondary research projects, program evaluations, and implementation evaluations.
- Develops and maintains databases, syntax, and data dictionaries for research projects.
- Preparing weekly reports of survey data by producing summary statistics which may include tables, graphs, charts, maps, and other forms of data visualization.
- Setting up the questionnaire in the KoBocollect toolbox and maintaining it.
- Translating the questionnaire from Bangla to English and English to Bangla
- Providing training to the enumerators and assessors for the ongoing research project.
- Visiting, supervising, and monitoring field activities.
- Performing other activities assigned by manager and principal investigator of the project.
Requirements:
- Proficiency and knowledge of statistical software packages, particularly STATA.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Attends and contributes to study team meetings to provide updates on data-related tasks and flag issues with ongoing data collection or analysis.
- Experience in setting up survey questions in online data collection tools, particularly in the KoBocollect toolbox.
- Good leadership, supervisory, multi-tasking, communication, staff management, and problem-solving skills and capacity.
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills in both English and Bangla.
Educational Requirements:
- Candidates with a Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Educational Research and Development Studies.
- Knowledge and expertise in Econometrics will be given priority.
Workplace: At the regional office Paikgacha and Khulna
Employment Status:
- Full-time: Six months (The duration of the position may be extended based on the performance)
- Salary: Negotiable
Compensation and Other Benefits:
- Transport allowance (Monthly).
- Mobile talk time and internet data.
- Govt. and weekly holiday (Friday).
- Festival bonuses twice a year (Each festival bonus will be equivalent to half of the basic salary).
Application procedure:
To apply, please fill out the following Google Form. It includes a section where you can attach a single PDF with the filename “Lastname_Firstname” consisting of the following documents:
- One-page cover letter addressed to the PI describing your qualifications for the Research Assistant position and your availability. We encourage you to share your background with us and how that has shaped you as a person and your career aspirations and include what experiences you have had that demonstrate that you are able to work with us in our evidence-based policy research.
- CV/Resume
- University transcript (can be unofficial)