Job Description

Title: Social Research Coordinator

Company Name: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Rangpur

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters in relevant area such as social sciences, rural development in the context of development with at least 2 years post masters experience with field studies related to social science research, or
∎ Bachelors in relevant area such as social sciences, rural development in the context of development with at least 5 years post undergraduate experience with field studies related to social science research,

Job Context:
∎ The posting place: Rangpur, with regional travel anticipated.
∎ The position is for an initial fixed term for one (1) year with a three-month initial probationary period, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT`s competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, Gratuity, Contributory Provident-Fund, health and life insurance and other benefits as per CIMMYT`s HR policy.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Specific duties of this position include:
∎ Assist with the implementation of project research activities including, but not limited to implementation of qualitative and quantitative research instruments;
∎ Lead partner engagement with Rupantar partners and relevant stakeholders in the region;
∎ Lead project implementation activities and monitoring of study communities;
∎ Regular reporting and communication with regional team; and
∎ Travel within the Rupantar study locations as per study mandate.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Demonstrated experience in implementing open ended, semi-structured interviews and other qualitative research implements.
∎ Experience working with government stakeholders and rural farming communities.
∎ Fluency in English and Bangla.
∎ A. Interpersonal skills: Contacts (Internal, External) Frequency, Nature and Purpose of Contacts:
∎ Frequent contact with people other than immediate colleagues, but mostly within CIMMYT.
∎ Ability to communicate and relate effectively with others is very important.
∎ Purpose is often to provide or seek services, share information, and secure the cooperation and commitment of individuals or small groups or project teams.
∎ B. English Language:
∎ Read and respond appropriately to correspondence, orally and in writing.
∎ Ability to prepare regularly-used documents and reports without assistance.
∎ C. Information Technology skills needed:
∎ Sufficient competency to use the standard Windows-based software for word-processing, spread sheets, presentations, and email used at CIMMYT with occasional assistance.
∎ Ability to effectively use corporate systems and other specialized applications (user)
∎ Basic skills in Windows Operating System & MS-Office
∎ D. Other requirements
∎ The job holder should be a skilled, responsible, discreet, organized, analytical, proactive and motivated professional with a good common sense, an ample service attitude and good interpersonal skills.
∎ Ability to work in a team and under pressure keeping focus on the objective.
∎ Good communication, good organizational and time management skills with customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work accurately, with interruptions, to meet deadlines.
∎ Willingness and ability to work with different cultures, and as a member of a multidisciplinary and diverse work team.
∎ E. Preferred Competences:
∎ Critical thinking
∎ Creative thinking
∎ Communication
∎ Teamwork
∎ Team leadership
∎ Client orientation
∎ Problem-solving and decision-making
∎ Negotiation and conflict resolution
∎ Self-motivated
∎ Proactive

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 15 Sep 2022

Company Information:
∎ 1 Sep 2022
∎ International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)
∎ Business : The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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