Concord Rafat Kamar, Flat 2A, House 143, Block A, Road 27, Banani, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh.
Business:
BBC Media Action is the BBC`s international development charity. We use media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in developing countries. We partner with civil society, local media and others to produce creative programmes in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences around key development issues, and strengthen the media sector through capacity building. Our work is built on insights from our research and engagement with communities, and is focused on three key themes: governance and human rights, health and resilience.
Number of Position
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1
Employment Type
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Full Time
Job Location
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Dhaka
Educational Requirement
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A minimum bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Social Sciences, or any other relevant discipline
Experience
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At least 3 years
Responsibilities
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Reports To: Research Manager
Duration: Fixed term contract till March 2026 with potential scope of extension
Start Date: March 2025
Context
BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity. We use media and communication to help deliver stronger democracies, a safer, more habitable planet, and inclusive societies. We combine a unique blend of journalistic, creative, research, and international development expertise; deep local knowledge of our audiences in the places we work; our strong networks of local partners; and our invaluable link to the BBC and everything it stands for.
We serve people most vulnerable to information disorder (including mis- and disinformation and information poverty), division, and distrust, focusing on people underserved by public interest media, and at the frontline of global challenges, risks and crises. We have a particular affinity for and track record of working with young people as agents of change; they will continue to be a central focus. BBC Media Action works with partners around the world to provide impartial, impactful, trustworthy media to people in need so that they can make informed choices to transform their lives.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Research Manager, Bangladesh the Research Officer will be accountable for supporting research and monitoring activities in the Bangladesh office. The role will be based in the BBC Media Action Dhaka office, frequently travelling to field locations including Cox’s Bazar. The Research Officer will execute research plans when assigned to a project. S/he will be responsible for developing research design and tools, managing the field research team, liaising with partners/agencies to conduct fieldwork, and ensuring the quality of primary data and its proper management. S/he will analyse data, arrange data immersion sessions, and share research findings with internal and external stakeholders/partners. S/he will also write research reports under the supervision of the Research Manager. S/he will also support the development of the M&E plan, framework, execution, and reporting monitoring activities.
