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Senior Research Associate/Research Coordinator

The Senior Research Associate/Research Coordinator is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and implementation of research projects, ensuring methodological rigor, operational excellence, and timely delivery. The position oversees implementation of research activities, data collection, data quality assurance, project management, and collaboration with researchers, international partners, and field teams.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in research methodology, impact evaluation, data management, and statistical analysis, with advanced proficiency in Stata, R and Python. Strong leadership, project management, and analytical capabilities are essential to ensure the quality, integrity, and successful execution of research activities and outputs.

Key Responsibilities:


Project management and coordination:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of research projects to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with project objectives.
  • Coordinate with principal investigators, international partners, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective communication, decision-making, and project implementation.

    • Project development:
  • Lead the development of research proposals, study protocols, work plans, and technical documentation aligned with organizational and donor requirements.
  • Contribute to the design of research methodologies, data management strategies, and monitoring frameworks to ensure scientific rigor and operational efficiency.

    • Team management:
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to research, data, and field teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Build team capacity through mentoring, performance management, and coordination to ensure high-quality research implementation and data integrity.

    • Data Collection Oversight:
  • Manage and supervise fieldwork activities to ensure adherence to research protocols and timelines.
  • Coordinate and oversee data collection teams, including enumerators, field supervisors, and data entry personnel.

    • Quality Monitoring:
  • Implement quality assurance measures to maintain the research protocol as well as the accuracy and integrity of collected data.
  • Conduct regular audits and data cleaning processes to ensure high data quality standards.

    • Training and Development:
  • Assist in the recruitment and maintenance of a proficient pool of enumerators.
  • Conduct training sessions for enumerators, field supervisors, and other field staff.
  • Develop training materials and resources to support field teams.

    • Coordination and Liaison:
  • Liaise with field teams, including supervisors, data entry teams, porters, and qualitative enumerators.
  • Engage with stakeholders, including Research Assistants (RAs), to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

    • Data Analysis:
  • Perform data analysis using Stata, R and Python, interpreting results and generating comprehensive reports.
  • Develop and maintain databases, ensuring data is securely stored and easily accessible for analysis.

    • Fieldwork Management:
  • Travel to field areas to observe and oversee data collection activities, ensuring compliance with research protocols.
  • Prepare field plans, movement plans, and other survey-related plans.

    • Reporting and Documentation:
  • Prepare survey progress reports and field challenge reports for each survey project.
  • Report writing, including project reports and academic papers.

    • Problem Solving and Response:
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans for unforeseen challenges during fieldwork.
  • Address and resolve any issues that arise during data collection promptly and effectively.
    • Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences).
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a research setting, with significant experience in research project management, data collection and analysis.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Stata, R and Python for data analysis and management. Survey CTO/ODK proficiency required.
  • Research Skills: Strong understanding of research methodologies, data quality control, and ethical standards in research.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and findings clearly.
  • Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
    • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience with large-scale research projects.
  • Familiarity with additional statistical software and programming languages.
  • Prior experience in RCT or Impact evaluation.
  • Collaboration experience with global teams.
    • Salary
    Negotiable.
    Benefits:
    Health and Life Insurance, Festival Bonuses and other ARCED benefits
    Job Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    How to apply:

    Interested candidates are requested to fill up the application form properly. Please send your resume [not more than three pages], a cover letter clearly explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position, along with the best work (Stata do file, SurveyCTO/ODK XLSForm or any other work sample).

    Please apply on or before July 15, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

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