Project Assistant | Oxfam

Do you have a bachelor’s degree in  Environmental science/ Geography / Forestry/ Marine and Fisheries/ Urban planning / Water Resources or relevant disciplines?
Do you have experience in Co-designing participatory data focused research in a development organization?
Do you have experience in GIS and remote sensing?
Do you have experience in interpreting geospatial data?

If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam in Bangladesh is looking for a Project Assistant who will will support the CACS project’s goal of enhancing climate change adaptation through inclusive ecosystem management. The position will cover activities including research, data analysis, manuscript development, organizing workshops, and leading community engagement to ensure effective and sustainable project implementation.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Co-design research with the community and support participatory data collection from the field and analysis using appropriate research methods and techniques in adherence to Oxfam policies.
• Analyze and interpret geospatial data (satellite and aerial imagery), including image processing, performing spatial analysis, creating maps, and generating analytical reports.
• Organize and facilitate training, workshops, and dialogues with local and national stakeholders and support administrative works.
• Develop write-ups for journal articles, and reports to reach the wider audience and scholarly community.
• Community consultation in the study area and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis utilizing primary and secondary data.
• Conduct research work, which will include tasks such as developing manuscripts for publication, performing statistical analysis, literature reviews, and gathering data to support project objectives.

Coordinate meetings, interviews, workshops, and communication with partners and multi-stakeholders at both national and local levels.

What we are looking for: 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:

•    A bachelor’s degree in any Environmental science/ Geography / Forestry/ Marine and Fisheries/ Urban planning / Water Resource or related disciplines can apply.
•    At least one year of relevant experience with NGOs/Research organizations.
•    Sound GIS and remote sensing skills.
•    Good understanding of ecosystem resources and climate adaptation. 
•    Openness, agility, and willingness to work with the community.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage.

Salary: BDT 569,997.00 gross per annum (13 months).

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous leavers scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply: As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.