Assistant Director (Research & Planning)
Full time
NGO / Development
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Overview
Vacancies
1 position
Employment Type
Full time
Category
NGO / Development
Industry
NGO / Development
Gender
Not specified
Age
At most 50 years
Job Location
Jashore
Salary
৳ 70,000–91,000
Experience
At least 10 years
Education
PhD / Doctorate
Job Responsibilities
Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is a nationally recognized non-governmental development organization and a leading microfinance institution (MFI) in Bangladesh. Applications are invited from qualified and eligible Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Assistant Director in the Research and Planning Department.The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting and supporting a wide range of research and analytical activities within the organization. JCF invites competent, motivated, and suitably experienced professionals to apply for this position.Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and implementation of the organization's Strategic Plan in consultation with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop annual work plans and performance targets aligned with strategic objectives.
- Coordinate planning across departments to ensure integration and consistency.
- Conduct situational and environmental analyses to make planning.
- Developing and implementing the institutional research strategy and policy framework.
- Leading multidisciplinary research teams and ensuring high-quality research outputs.
- Managing research staff and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and integrity.
- Preparing policy briefs, publications and reports for executive and board-level review.
- Ensuring ethical research practices and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Promoting a culture of innovation, academic integrity and cross-sector collaboration.
- Representing the organization at conferences, academic panels and international national/ research forums.
- Follow the organization's Child Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender, Money laundering, Whistle Blowing and other Policies.
Requirements
- Age At most 50 years
- Total 12 years of experience in between minimum of 10 years’ experience in research within the NGO/INGO/Development or Humanitarian sector and proven leadership skills.
- Report writing both Bangla in English, analyze data for decision making and participation.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- Strong communication skill in both verbal and written in English and Bangla.
Educational Requirement
- Post-graduation from sociology, social science, anthropology, development studies, or other relevant disciplines.
- Preference will be given to PhD degree holders.
- Candidates with a 3rd division or a CGPA of less than 2 on a scale of 4 or 2.5 on a scale of 5 at any stage of their education need not apply.
Experience
- At least 12 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Benefits & Facilities
- During the six-month probationary period, the consolidated monthly salary will be BDT 70,000. Upon successful completion of the probation period and subsequent confirmation of service, the monthly salary will be BDT 89,520. Other Benefits: Contributory Provident Fund (CPF), gratuity, festival bonuses, annual increments, incentive bonuses, opportunities for promotion, and other benefits as per the organization`s policies.
How to Apply
Hard Copy: Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF), Head Office, 46 Mujib Sarak, Jashore- 7400/ E-mail: job.jcf@gmail.comApplication Process: Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director. A complete CV with a recent passport-size color photograph must be attached, and the applicant`s mobile phone number must be mentioned in the application. The name of the position applied for should be clearly written on the top of the envelope. For email applications, the CV must be submitted in PDF format.Recruitment Procedures: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the selection examinations (both written and oral). The authenticity of information provided in the CVs of candidates who pass the selection exam will be verified through the organization`s internal process. Candidates must also be medically fit in the pre-employment health examination.Special Notes:Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Any form of recommendation will be considered a disqualification. This primarily head office-based position requires occasional travel across the country; candidates unwilling to travel need not apply. Applicants who have previously been relieved from any organization, or those accused of Money laundering, harassment, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, or sexual abuse, are not eligible to apply. This recruitment possesses equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all job applicants. We seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and disability.Any convicted child abuser will be disqualified. Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is an equal-opportunity employer.
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