Position Summary: Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), based at Brac University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, seeks a Research Fellow for the new research initiative on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Digital Connectivity (WEE-Connect) which is being considered for funding by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We are looking for a promising early-career researcher with a strong interest in research at the intersection of gender and digitization. The Research Fellow will develop research projects with BIGD around gender and digitization and function as an Investigator in the funded projects. S/he will also support proposal teams in drafting competitive proposals, facilitate the selection of high-quality research projects, and help monitor the quality of the projects funded through the initiative. The Research Fellow must be trained in empirical research methods and have a passion for digital inclusion and women’s economic empowerment.
About BIGD: By influencing policy and practice through rigorous research and quality academic programs, BIGD aims to promote innovation in governance and development processes toward a more just and prosperous society. Partnering with academics around the world, BIGD conducts multi-methods research on governance and development issues in close collaboration with several crucial departments of the Government of Bangladesh, large non-profits such as BRAC, and international organizations such as the World Bank. We lead the research on the socioeconomic empowerment programs of BRAC—the global leader among NGOs focusing on poor and marginal people—including their ultra-poor graduation, integrated development, skills development, migration, microfinance, gender justice and diversity, community empowerment, climate change, humanitarian, and urban development programs.
Responsibilities:
Research, Proposal Development, and Matchmaking (35%)
Facilitating Research Proposal Selection (35%)
Capacity Building (30%)
Teaching Opportunities (Optional)
Qualifications:
Required
Preferred
Additional Information: This position reports to the Initiative Director of WEE-DiFine. Location requirements are flexible, and compensation will be up to 85,000 USD, commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package. Additionally, this position holds the possibility for collaboration with top-tier North American, European, and Australian universities and research institutes.
Eligibility: BIGD will recruit one individual with the right to work in Bangladesh. BIGD recognizes the value that diversity brings to the organization in terms of experience, skills, talent, and cultural perspectives. The organization is committed to building an environment and culture where all staff feel valued, are treated fairly, and are 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 (not more than three pages) along with a cover letter, clearly explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position. Please send your application to wee_difine@bracu.ac.bd and mention “Application for the position: Research Fellow” in the subject line. Applications that do not comply with the instructions will not be considered.
Last Date of Application: applications will be accepted until the position is filled