Research Analyst I / II
Job Description
Title: Research Analyst I / II
Company Name: The International Food Policy Research Institute
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Published: 28 Jan 2024
Education:
∎ Research Analyst I: Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant professional experience or Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies or a closely related field.
∎ Research Analyst II: Master’s degree in one of the above fields plus minimum three years of post-master’s relevant experience.
∎ Research Analyst I: Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant professional experience or Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies or a closely related field.
∎ Research Analyst II: Master’s degree in one of the above fields plus minimum three years of post-master’s relevant experience.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Demonstrable proficiency in using statistical software packages, especially Stata.
∎ Demonstrated ability to undertake complex programming tasks.
∎ Prior work experience with research organizations in Bangladesh.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English.
∎ Ability to work efficiently, independently, and pay close attention to detail.
∎ Good interpersonal skills, high energy, ability to multi-task and to work well with people.
∎ Willingness and ability to travel within Bangladesh, including to rural areas, and internationally.
∎ Relevant post-Master’s experience conducting similar tasks.
∎ Intermediate or advanced experience with GIS software.
∎ Experience using a second statistical / data analytics platform, such as R or Python.
∎ Experience in programming or using CAPI software, such as Open Data Kit, SurveyCTO, Kobo Toolbox, CSPro, etc.
∎ Prior experience with large-scale survey data such as DHS, HIES, and/or administrative data from programs.
∎ Knowledge and experience working on agriculture, aquaculture/shrimp farming in Bangladesh.
∎ Fluency in written and spoken Bangla.
∎ Demonstrable proficiency in using statistical software packages, especially Stata.
∎ Demonstrated ability to undertake complex programming tasks.
∎ Prior work experience with research organizations in Bangladesh.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English.
∎ Ability to work efficiently, independently, and pay close attention to detail.
∎ Good interpersonal skills, high energy, ability to multi-task and to work well with people.
∎ Willingness and ability to travel within Bangladesh, including to rural areas, and internationally.
∎ Preferred Qualifications:
∎ Relevant post-Master’s experience conducting similar tasks.
∎ Intermediate or advanced experience with GIS software.
∎ Experience using a second statistical / data analytics platform, such as R or Python.
∎ Experience in programming or using CAPI software, such as Open Data Kit, SurveyCTO, Kobo Toolbox, CSPro, etc.
∎ Prior experience with large-scale survey data such as DHS, HIES, and/or administrative data from programs.
∎ Knowledge and experience working on agriculture, aquaculture/shrimp farming in Bangladesh.
∎ Fluency in written and spoken Bangla.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Analyst I/II in its Market, Trade and Institutions Unit to work with senior researchers at IFPRI’s New Delhi, Dhaka, and Washington, D.C. offices. This position is a one-year, renewable appointment, based at IFPRI’s office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Successful candidates will engage in quantitative research to support policy engagement activities under a broad portfolio of research on issues relating to value chains in Bangladesh and India. Job duties will include support to data collection study design, field supervision, quantitative data analysis, literature reviews including policy and program reviews and assistance in the preparation of reports and journal manuscripts. Support to policy and stakeholder communications activities is also expected.
∎ The final candidate will work with colleagues who conduct research in topics in agricultural and applied economics and work in strong collaborative project teams. Opportunities exist for co-authored publications, conference presentations and travel within Bangladesh, India and abroad.
∎ Candidates who hold or are currently pursuing an MPhil or PhD degree are not eligible for this position and are requested not to apply. Interested applicants must have work authorization to work in Bangladesh.
∎ The final grade level will be determined by level of education and years of relevant work experience.
∎ Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
∎ Collating and analyzing complex survey data sets on agriculture.
∎ Coordinating and liaising with project partners.
∎ Conducting field visits to oversee field surveys.
∎ Assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and data products.
∎ Conducting literature reviews, preparing presentations and presentation materials.
∎ Providing research and analytical support for workshops and conferences.
∎ Supporting activities related to communications and knowledge mobilization (media engagement, stakeholder consultations, writing blogs, preparation of research and policy briefs).
∎ Participating in study design, protocol development, and preparing IRB applications.
∎ Traveling, as needed, to field sites or international locations.
∎ UNIT:MARKETS, TRADE, AND INSTITUTIONS UNIT
∎ REPORTS TO: SUDHA NARAYANAN, SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
∎ GRADE:18R / 19R
∎ Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time.
∎ Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds.
∎ Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as:
∎ Job Summary
∎ Essential Duties:
∎ Physical Demands and Work Environment
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
Read Before Apply: To apply, please complete the application process through the following link: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisitionorg=IFPRI&cws=43&rid=3328
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Company Information:
∎ The International Food Policy Research Institute
∎ IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries.
Business::
∎ IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries.
Application Deadline: 4 Feb 2024
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 4th Feb 2024
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