Field-based Research Assistant - Population Services and Training Center (PSTC)

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Vacancy
44
Experience
2+ years
Job Type
Full time
Salary
Negotiable
Location
Dhaka, Barisal, Khulna
Category
Research/Consultancy
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
Published on: 31 Aug 2026
Job Description
  • Population Services and Training Center (PSTC) is implementing a national baseline study on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) across Dhaka, Barishal, Khulna and Mymensingh Divisions. The Field-based Research Assistant will support quantitative and qualitative data collection involving children at risk, CSEC survivors, parents/caregivers, government officials and other stakeholders. The position is temporary for approximately 30–45 working days during October–November 2026.
  • Requirements

    Education

    • Bachelor degree in any discipline

    Additional Requirements

    • Age 22 to 35 years
    • Both Male, Female are welcome
    Responsibilities & Context
  • Conduct structured interviews with adult respondents and relevant stakeholders in field settings.
  • Administer surveys with street-connected children at designated safe spaces or appropriate locations.
  • Distribute referral coupons and accurately track recruitment chains and peer-network information.
  • Conduct structured observations and record findings using designated checklists.
  • Conduct semi-structured interviews with child survivors of CSEC.
  • Facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with parents and caregivers.
  • Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with police, prosecutors, judges, DSS officials, legal-aid providers and NGO/CSO representatives.
  • Audio-record qualitative interviews only after obtaining participant consent.
  • Support accurate transcription and Bangla/English translation of qualitative interviews when required.
  • Follow informed consent and child assent procedures strictly.
  • Ensure child safeguarding, confidentiality and trauma-informed engagement throughout data collection.
  • Submit complete and accurate survey data through the designated digital platform on a daily basis.
  • Skills & Expertise
    Development Research Education Research Research Design / Analysis
    Workplace
    • Work from office
    Compensation & Benefits
    Lunch Facilities
    Festival Bonus
    Salary Review
    Lunch Facility: Partially Subsidize
    Festival Bonus: 2
    Salary Review: Yearly
    Requirements

    Education

    • Bachelor degree in any discipline

    Experience

    • Minimum 2 year(s)

    Age

    • 22 to 35 years
    Responsibilities & Context
  • Conduct structured interviews with adult respondents and relevant stakeholders in field settings.
  • Administer surveys with street-connected children at designated safe spaces or appropriate locations.
  • Distribute referral coupons and accurately track recruitment chains and peer-network information.
  • Conduct structured observations and record findings using designated checklists.
  • Conduct semi-structured interviews with child survivors of CSEC.
  • Facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with parents and caregivers.
  • Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with police, prosecutors, judges, DSS officials, legal-aid providers and NGO/CSO representatives.
  • Audio-record qualitative interviews only after obtaining participant consent.
  • Support accurate transcription and Bangla/English translation of qualitative interviews when required.
  • Follow informed consent and child assent procedures strictly.
  • Ensure child safeguarding, confidentiality and trauma-informed engagement throughout data collection.
  • Submit complete and accurate survey data through the designated digital platform on a daily basis.
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