Centre for Research and Development Ltd (CRD)
Job Title: Research Assistant
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (including field trips as required)
No. of Positions: 2
Deadline for Application: 25 March 2025
About the Organization
Centre for Research and Development (CRD) is a development research and consulting firm established in 2017 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In 2023, CRD transitioned to a limited company. It specializes in strategy development, system design, research, evaluation, assessment, and training. The organization works on various issues such as gender, agriculture, livelihoods, WaSH, SRHR, GBV, emergency response, education, ICT4D, financial inclusion, community empowerment, and gender equality. CRD has implemented projects in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Philippines, India, Ghana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho, and Sri Lanka. It works with donors like European Commission, USAID, Embassy of Japan, and UN agencies (UNDP & UN Women). For more information, visit www.crdbd.org.
Job Summary
CRD is looking for young, dynamic, and hardworking professionals to join the growing Research Team as a Research Assistant. The successful candidate will support the team by drafting proposals, collecting and analyzing data, conducting field research, and helping with report writing and other research-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting Project Proposals: Assist in writing project proposals for research projects.
Develop Data Collection Tools: Help design tools for data collection.
Collecting Data: Use digital devices (mobile phones, tablets, computers) to collect data.
Field Research: Conduct field research activities such as Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), and Community Scorecards.
Transcribing Field Notes: Transcribe and organize field notes from FGDs, KIIs, and IDIs.
Translating Notes: Translate field notes from local languages into English.
Support in Report Writing: Assist in writing field reports, meeting notes, and observation reports.
Supervising Enumerators: Manage and guide enumerators who are involved in data collection.
Other Tasks: Carry out any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor or management.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Women & Gender Studies, Political Science, Social Welfare, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Education, or other related fields in Social Sciences.
Experience and Skills Requirements
Minimum 6 months of research experience, preferably with a similar organization.
Proficiency in transcribing and translating field notes/findings.
Strong written and spoken English skills for formal communication.
Fast typing skills in both Bengali and English.
Data Analysis Skills: Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data using software like MS Excel, SPSS, STATA, and NVIVO.
Experience with Data Collection Tools: Knowledge of tools like Kobo and ODK for developing data collection instruments.
Ability to Travel: Willingness to travel extensively to remote areas in Bangladesh.
Effective Time Management: Ability to work with deadlines and execute plans with specific targets.
Independent and Collaborative Worker: Comfortable working alone or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
High Integrity: Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: BDT 18,150 – 23,100 per month (negotiable based on experience).
Other Benefits:Provident Fund (after job confirmation).
Festival Bonus (equivalent to one month’s salary, paid twice a year).
Group Insurance benefits.
Mobile Phone Allowance.
Subsidized Lunch.
Opportunities for Joint Publications.
Mentorship for foreign education.
Capacity building opportunities.
Professional Networking.
Job Location
Tulip Garden (1st Floor), House #6, Road #4, Block # A, Chandrima Model Town, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, with field trips as per project requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and cover letter to the Managing Director, Centre for Research and Development Ltd (CRD) at our email by 25 March 2025. Please mention the subject line as:
Application for Research Assistant – Research & Evaluation.
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. The position will be filled immediately, and the selected candidate is expected to join soon.
Gender Equality
Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@crdbd.org