Population Council-Assistant Program Officer

POSITION AVAILABLE TITLE : Assistant Program Officer REPORTING TO : Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor LOCATION : Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh ASSIGNMENT : 1 year – renewable by mutual consent and availability of funding REMUNERATION : Competitive salary package/Negotiable *Applications will not be accepted after January 22nd, 2015; and only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview* JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide support for reproductive health research activities within the Council’s Reproductive Health Program Dhaka office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all research activities, including providing technical and managerial support for developing, and planning study instruments and fieldwork. In close coordination with different partners, the Assistant Program Officer will plan and oversight of qualitative data collection, data management, data analysis; assist report-writing; and spearhead local dissemination activities. S/he will also be responsible for all communication activities regarding creating different committees, and coordinating committee meetings. The ideal candidate will have a background in reproductive health research with strong academic background; the ability to work well with professionals and staff from a wide range of local, national and international organizations; and excellent management, leadership, and communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES:    Assist in managing research activities maintaining highest ethical standard and according to the established work plans, budgets, and timelines Develop study tools, training manual, and translation Plan, conduct and manage training activities; train data collection staff and oversee all data collection activities, provide ongoing technical oversight of data collection and data management; data analysis, and assist in report-writing Ensure quality data collection Undertake frequent field monitoring visits to study sites, troubleshoot accordingly, assess study implementation, conduct interview and meeting as required, and report back to the PI/supervisors Write monthly update reports, prepare final report, plan and organize data interpretation workshops and spearhead local dissemination activities to ensure research findings are used to advance policy/advocacy and programmatic needs Communicate regularly with supervisor and partner organizations Any other job assigned by the supervisor QUALIFICATIONS:    Master’s degree in Anthropology, Demography, Development Studies, Political Science, Population Sciences, Public Health, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, or Women Studies from recognized university At least 5 years of proven relevant work experience in research (Year of experience will be relaxed for outstanding candidate based on strong academic background, publication, and relevant experience in reputed organizations)  Field experience in reproductive health research is essential Experience in qualitative research is an asset Strong analytical and leadership skills Strong writing and oral communication skills Willingness to travel to rural field sites and project areas frequently Able to work in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, photograph, and a cover letter at:  pcdhakajobs@gmail.com by Thursday, 22 January 2015.  Company Information Population Council P.O. Box No. 6016, Gulshan, Dhaka-1212 Web www.popcouncil.org The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices.  We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which s/he is being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from qualified women and members of minority groups.The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.