Research Assistant | BRAC JPGSPH

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The BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (BRAC JPGSPH) at BRAC University was established in 2004 as an educational and research institution focusing on the integral areas of teaching, research, and services. The goal of the School is not only to impart knowledge but also to act as a center of excellence in knowledge creation through research and training that connects with practice.

Gender-based violence (GBV) and the inadequate sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services associated with it remain critical challenges in Bangladesh. Over half of ever-married women experience intimate-partner violence, child marriage affects one in two girls, and dowry-related abuse and acid attacks continue. Although national action plans and legal protections exist, weak enforcement, patriarchal norms, and rural health-service gaps curb progress. SRH indicators mirror these inequities: high adolescent pregnancy, unmet contraceptive needs, unsafe abortions, and unequal maternal-care access. The study titled “The Health Sector Response to Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health Programmes in Bangladesh” will assess how the health sector can deliver a coordinated, accountable response to GBV and strengthen SRH programmes nationwide.

Job Responsibilities

  • Contribute to data collection tool development
  • Facilitate and conduct quantitative data collection
  • Organize and conduct community sensitization meetings
  • Ensure the availability and readiness of the logistics for each team member
  • Maintain communication with community stakeholders prior to the activities and throughout the study
  • Arrange community meetings and invite community members to the meeting.
  • Work closely with the community throughout the intervention period to keep all the activities on track
  • Facilitate and conduct qualitative data collection (In-depth interviews, Key Informant Interviews, Focus Groups Discussions, observations, participatory appraisal etc.) and transcribe them.
  • Data management, data analysis and report writing
  • Assist  in  organizing  the  dissemination  events,  e.g.  contacting  the  participants  of the dissemination event
  • Maintain devices used for data collection
  • Any other task assigned by the supervisors and study team

Requirement

  • Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, or public health from any reputed university
  • At least 2 years of extensive knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and community sensitization programs in Bangladesh
  • Good writing and communication skills both in Bengali and English
  • Interested to work anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: BDT. 30,000 per month as gross with all-inclusive. Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Contract Duration: Initial duration will be 4 months. Contract will be extended later based on the performance and funding availability.

How to apply: All interested candidates are advised to submit the application by sending their CV to [email protected] by 30 May 2025. Please mention Application for Research Assistant (GBV/SRH) in the subject line of your email.

  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview.
  • All tests and interviews will be held in Dhaka (No TA/DA will be provided to attend the interview).
  • The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.