The Research and Communication Associate is expected primarily to ensure management of the knowledge outputs of iSocial, coordinate communication activities of the unit, and support research projects which pertain to a broad variety of domains including digital economy, entrepreneurship, skills and employment, governance, labour migration, international trade, etc. The responsibilities of the Associate will involve:

1. Research

• Implementing and executing collaborative research projects, including project management, e.g. timetabling and achieving milestones.
• Participating in regular discussions with other academic partners or clients. Liaising with potential partners to enhance the impact of research.
• Conducting literature reviews and designing research based on client requirements and team goals.
• Translating, transcribing, and annotating documents as and when required for research purposes.
• Developing research instruments and managing data collection activities by supervising a pool of enumerators.
• Preparing concept notes and proposal materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
• Continually updating knowledge and understanding in one’s field of specialization. 

• Designing channel-specific research communication plans with the team and management.
• Implementing the knowledge management plans through DataSense website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and emails.
• Writing articles on agreed-upon topics, promoting DataSense’s work.
• Writing blogs regularly for the DataSense website, on topics promoting DataSense’s work.
• Building relationships with media and ensuring regular publication of research findings.
• Organizing research communication events using channels like (EasyChair or Eventbrite), both online and in-person with the support of the team.

• Macroeconomic & Public Policy Knowledge: Knowledge about macroeconomy in the context of public policy.
• Secondary Research: Experience in scouring data or documents from online and physical journal repositories (particularly government ministries and think tanks) for relevant data.
• Communications Skills: Ability to communicate research objectives and standard operating procedures to enumerators in the field. Superior command of both English and Bangla is critical.
• Language: Excellent proficiency in English and Bangla. Proficiency in any third language will be an advantage.
• Willingness to Travel: Willingness to travel for field tests and in-person monitoring.
• Ability to work using productivity and project management tools, e.g., Microsoft Teams, Jira, HubSpot and any other tool assigned by the organization.
• Advanced digital literacy, e.g., Microsoft Office, Zoom, Webex.
• Self-starter: Fast learner who can work under stress and has an appetite for personal growth.

• A Level or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a reputed educational institution.
• Additional certifications, including from MOOCs will be considered.
• Self-taught applicants are welcome to apply given they can demonstrate their skills.

• Experience in knowledge management and research communication activities.
• Experience in managing communication with partners/ clients.
• Experience in conducting primary and secondary research.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in diversified environments.
• Good project management skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English and Bangla. Proficiency in any third language will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good digital skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.

September 25, 2024 (Wednesday)