Research Associate

Job Overview

Date Posted

February 03, 2025

Date Expires

February 10, 2025

Location

Dhaka

Experience

3-4 Years

Gender

Both

Major Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Principal Investigator in designing research, including conducting literature reviews, preparing concept notes, and developing proposals.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and timely delivery of research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Create, pilot, and refine data collection tools to ensure reliability and validity.
  • Develop data entry templates using platforms like Kobo Toolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, and/OR TaroWorks.
  • Train and supervise field research assistants, manage field activities, and ensure smooth implementation of research protocols.
  • Analyze collected data using appropriate tools and methodologies, and contribute to drafting high-quality research reports.
  • Collect qualitative and qualitative data as needed.
  • Work with internal and external teams to generate evidence-based solutions and contribute to knowledge dissemination.
  • Managing budgets, time constraints, and logistics while ensuring quality.
  • Addressing cultural sensitivities, team coordination, and dynamic field conditions during data collection.
  • Resolving challenges with digital tools and ensuring data accuracy and security.
  • Upholding ethical standards while meeting diverse stakeholder expectations.

Job Location: Dhaka

Number of Vacancy: 01

Basic Requirements:

  • MSc in ECD/Psychology/Public Health/Sociology from any reputed University
  • Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in research particularly in the field of Education, Psychology, Public Health, or Sociology.
  • Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
  • Report Writing and Data Analysis (Quantitative & Qualitative)
  • Ability to understand and speak in Chittagong dialect will be given preference

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to work on tight deadlines
  • Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills

Interested Candidates are requested to fill up the following form by February 10, 2025

https://forms.gle/4c1mmRj12LaKpnYc9

Submission deadline: February 10, 2025.

Career Opportunity

MHPSS Officer / Senior MHPSS Officer

Position Summary

BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED), BRAC University is seeking qualified and motivated professionals for the position of MHPSS Officer / Senior MHPSS Officer – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to support clinical service delivery, psychosocial programming, humanitarian mental health initiatives, training, and capacity development activities across Bangladesh.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced individual and group counselling services both physically and online.
  • Design and facilitate trainings and workshops.
  • Evaluate learning outcomes and ensure the quality of learning delivery.
  • Supervise psychosocial service providers, tele-counsellors, and field-based psychosocial staff.
  • Develop modules, curricula, and manuals related to mental health and wellbeing.
  • Provide tele-counselling services through the Moner Jotno platform.
  • Collaborate on research initiatives and evidence-generation activities while maintaining programme documentation and quality standards.

Eligibility

  • Master’s degree in any discipline of Psychology from a reputed university.
  • Minimum 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in a related field.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Bangla and English.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any form of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). Promote and uphold safeguarding principles at all times.

Job Overview

Organization

BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED), BRAC University

Location

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Experience

1–3 Years

Application Deadline

May 16, 2026

Travel Requirement

Frequent travel within and outside Dhaka as required

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Submission Deadline: May 16, 2026

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