Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka: VACANCY NOTICE

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Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS)

University of Dhaka

VACANCY NOTICE 

Center for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka invites applications from the eligible candidates for the following position for its' Bangladesh Peace Observatory (BPO) project.

• RESEARCH MANAGER (One Position)

BPO is a comprehensive research facility which seeks to harness the power of Open Data to advance knowledge and understanding of peace and development in the country.

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Deadline for Application: 15 July 2019

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JOB DETAILS:

Post: Research Manager
Duration: 2 Years (extendable)
Probation: 3 Months
Remuneration: 60,000- 70,000 BDT per month
Job Location: CGS, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000
Contract Type: Full Time
Number of position: One

ELIGIBILITY:

Academic Qualifications:

• Post-graduate in any discipline of social sciences, education, geography & environment, and statistics;
• Preference will be given to applicants holding PhD;
• Foreign Master degree (or above) holders from a globally reputed University will be given special preference;
• Applicants with advanced knowledge on Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, SPSS, STATA or other data analysis tools will get preference;
• Must have at-least two publications in reputed peer-reviewed journal or Book/Chapter. Candidates must submit one writing samples along with the job application.

Professional Skills:

• Applicants must have at least two years of research and data management experience;
• Applicants must have clear knowledge on SPSS/ Excel and other applications of MS Office. This will be tested;
• Applicants must have the commitment and proven experience of producing data-driven/ research study based report. This will be tested.
• Applicant’s clarity about the open access data and BPO (http://peaceobservatory-cgs.org/) is desired.

Language Skills: Proficiency in English.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for knowledge management, translation, and data collection activities from different sources.
• Responsible for ensuring proper and timely data entry, prompt data validation, and troubleshooting.
• Manage research activities maintaining highest ethical standard and according to established work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead and supervise the CGS research data analyst team in standardizing the data table, and identifying study related caveats, variables, and indicators.
• Provide ongoing technical oversight of data management activities; supervise the data analysis, and prepare reports with utmost priority.
• Regularly communicate with partner organizations.
• Provide visual and creative representation of data.
• Responsible for the dissemination of various knowledge products of BPO, ensuring timely delivery, effective messaging and high quality.
• Organize meetings including advisory committee meetings, working group meetings, seminar, and conferences; and documentation of coordination activities.
• Work as a team manager in advocacy and campaign related activities.
• Communicate regularly with the Director and CGS project management team.
• Maintain liaison activities with the UNDP, Government offices, and other partner organizations.
• Suitable tasks as assigned by the office.

The potential candidate may apply and drop application to the following e-mail: cgs@du.ac.bd. In the email, potential candidates must attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV with photograph
• Publication (Journal, newspaper, magazine)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test. Candidates must bring valid ID card to sit for written test. Those who will qualify in the written test will face the interview board.

Any persuasion will be considered as disqualification.

For Information, Contact: 01305-280571

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