Job Title: Field Research Assistant
Position: Three (3)
Category: Research Programme
Location: Dhaka, Khulna and Rangpur
Employment Type: Full-time contractual
Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary:
BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) at Brac University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, seeks someone to support the project “Youth Politics in Bangladesh”  under the Governance and Politics Cluster at BIGD. We are seeking an individual with substantial experience in managing field programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) in the assigned district.
• Transcribe and translate interviews and FGDs accurately.
• Reside in metropolitan areas (e.g., Dhaka, Khulna, Rangpur) and collect project-related data from the field.
• Undertake any additional tasks related to BIGD’s Governance Cluster as assigned by the Governance cluster lead.

Qualifications and required skill set:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Anthropology, Development Studies, or a related field from a recognized university.

Eligibility

BIGD will recruit an individual with the right to work in Bangladesh. BIGD recognises the value that diversity brings to the organisation in terms of experience, skills, talent, and cultural perspectives. The organisation is committed to building an environment and culture where all staff feel valued, are treated fairly and respected. BIGD is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all current and prospective staff members and will not discriminate on grounds of sex (female, male or other) race, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, medical condition (with certain exceptions based on job role), class, caste, ethnicity, disability, location, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, or religion.

BIGD’s commitment to equal opportunity covers all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, compensation, promotion, professional development, termination, and participation in BIGD-sponsored employee activities.

How to apply

Please send your resume along with a cover letter, clearly explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position. Send your application through the link: Apply

Applications that do not comply with the instructions will not be considered.

Last Date of Application: 12^th March 2025