Research Associate / Research Assistant

Job Description

Vacancy

Not specific

Job Context

• Department: Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research
• Location: BRAC University

Job Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities for Research Associate:
• Carry out project activities, communication and project administration
• Develop research objectives, projects and proposals
• Identify sources of funding and perform business development tasks as and when Required
• Make liaison with relevant government bodies, national stakeholders and different authorities
• Provide institutional support for conducting research activities
• Visit project site for performing project field works
• Assist with various tasks linked to organizational and sustentative dimensions of the project program and project implementations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Key Responsibilities for Research Assistant:
• Provide assistance to project activities, communication and project administration
• Find potential RFP/ ToR/ EOI and perform business development tasks as and when required
• Data collection from primary and secondary sources. This will require field visits as and when required
• Write field reports, project reports and other research papers if required
• Assist in conducting research activities
• Assist with various tasks linked to organizational and sustentative dimensions of the project program and project implementations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Employment Status

Full-time

Educational Requirements

• Research Associate: Minimum Master’s degree in Climate Change/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management with excellent academic credentials.
• Research Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in Climate Change/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management with excellent academic credentials

Experience Requirements

• 1 to 3 year(s)

Additional Requirements

• Research Associate:
• 2-3 years of working experience in relevant fields and research work
• Experience in conducting research, report writing, proposal writing, project management and project administration
• Strong interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders and donors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
• Ability to interact with diverse communities and constituents of diverse backgrounds.
• Must be self-motivated, hardworking and flexible regarding work hour
• The ability to work in a team is essential
• Experience in using initiative and creativity to resolve problems, identifying suitable solutions and opportunities for improvements
• Methodical approach to work and high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and service areas
• Flexible approach to work and positive response to changing requirements
• Research Assistant:
• One year of working experience in relevant fields and research work. Freshers are also encouraged to apply
• Strong interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders and donors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to work in a team is essential
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and service areas
• Flexible approach to work and positive response to changing requirements
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality

Job Location

Dhaka

Job Qualification

• Research Associate: Minimum Master's degree in Climate Change/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management with excellent academic credentials.
• Research Assistant: Bachelor's degree in Climate Change/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management with excellent academic credentials