Senior/ Research Officer

Responsibilities & Context:
Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), a Dhaka-based civil society think tank, is inviting applications for the position of Senior/ Research Officer under its research, advocacy, and policy engagement programs. The Research Officer will support research initiatives on governance, development, foreign policy, security, and rights-based issues. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals looking to gain experience in research, policy analysis, and fieldwork in a dynamic, policy-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Analysis

Support the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative studies

Assist in desk reviews, tool development, and basic data analysis (SPSS, STATA, Excel, KoboToolbox)

Contribute to concept notes, reports, and policy briefs

Field Coordination

Conduct surveys, FGDs, and KIIs; support stakeholder consultations

Ensure documentation, transcription, and data quality during fieldwork

Maintain communication with field teams and partners

Communication and Reporting

Draft field reports, summaries, and presentation materials

Support digital engagement, including social media and knowledge platforms

Administrative Support

Assist with organizing events, workshops, and field logistics

Coordinate with admin and project teams for smooth activity execution

Education Requirements:

Master of Development Studies (MDS) in Development Studies

Master of Social Science (MSS) in International Relations

Master of Social Science (MSS) in Public Administration

Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science

Master of Social Science (MSS) in Economics

Experience:

2 to 5 years

The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Research Organization

Additional Job Requirements:

Age 25 to 35 years

Willingness to travel frequently and work in rural/remote areas
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bangla
Good understanding of research methods, stakeholder engagement, and project documentation
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general digital literacy
Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Skills & Expertise:
Budgeting,Field Data Collection,kobo,MS Office,Project Coordination,Proposal Development,Report Writing,Research,SPSS,Verbal and written communication skills
Compensation & Other Benefits:

Weekly 2 holidays,Tour allowance

Salary Review: Yearly

Festival Bonus: 2

Company Information:
BEI is a non-profit non government research organization dedicated to issues related to security issues and private sector development.

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