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mPower is a pioneer and global leader in stewarding technology-centered social development in government and non-government sectors. If you are passionate about changing the world and improving the lives of millions of poor and disadvantaged people of the world combining both creativity & cutting-edge technology, apply for our Research Officer vacancy.   Research Officer No. of Vacancies: 01 Job Nature: Full-time Salary Range: BDT 40,000 to 70,000 (subject to experience and qualification) Duty Station: Head Office in Banani, Dhaka with occasional field visits as per project needs.   We are looking for a self-motivated team player who can efficiently communicate and document technical requirements with clients and the project delivery team. This person will participate in business/system research, analysis, and design, to document the requirements and support the team for successful project completion.   Responsibilities

• Conduct background research.
• Prepare and implement research tools, and internal and external progress reports – e.g. donor reports, field impact narratives and reflections, and briefs.
• Compile, process and analyze data – both qualitative and quantitative – inclusive of conducting data quality assessments.
• Support in planning, subsequent implementation and necessary management of research project.
• Engage in field visits to the project areas as and when required – with upto 30% expected field mobility in and outside of Dhaka per month.

  Requirements

• A bachelor/master in sociology, economics, or ancillary research-based disciplines
• 0-3 years of professional experience; research experience in digital systems is highly preferred
• Technical proficiencies are expected in: Report writing, data analysis, and detailed understanding of research methodologies with hands-on experience in either qualitative or quantitative research, or both
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Research experience in digital systems with special emphasis on EdTech is highly preferred

Benefits: Two festival bonuses, contributory provident fund, gratuity, income tax paid by the company (upto a threshold), group life insurance, health insurance for employee and dependents (Both IPD & OPD), leave encashment/ carry forward facility, on-premise lunch provided by the company   Application Instructions: To lodge your application for the role, please email your resume and a cover letter – highlighting your fit for the role to career@mpower-social.com. Please use ‘Application for Research Officer | [Your Name]’ as the email subject.   Application Deadline: Application accepted on a rolling-basis until position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We will be conducting several interview sessions before the application deadline and as soon as we find a suitable candidate, we will select that candidate and move on ahead with that individual. mPower provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. mPower promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of mPower's workforce.   Please do apply only if your qualifications match with the aforesaid job requirements, otherwise you are requested not to apply.   Disclaimer Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, and a few administrative requirements. mPower does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.