Officer – Research Coordination

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to provide dedicated coordination, logistical, and documentation support for the research and learning agenda of the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI). The role holder will act as the primary operational link between strategic research design and effective field-level implementation, ensuring the high-quality, timely, and impactful execution of the CSESI national research and consultation agenda.
This will be achieved by: (1) meticulously planning and coordinating a series of nationwide consultation workshops to gather diverse stakeholder inputs; (2) aiding in liaison with government authorities, educational institutions, and research partners at the local level; (3) managing all aspects of documentation, reporting, and knowledge management to capture evidence and lessons learned; and (4) providing comprehensive secretarial and coordination support to the CSESI management team.
Given the scale of nationwide consultation workshops and evidence-generation activities, this role will oversee all local-level engagements are documented thoroughly, and that all field-level communications with diversified stakeholders are maintained effectively, as instructed by the management. Furthermore, the role-holder will ensure logistics support for workshops is arranged in compliance with Save the Children International's standard operational procedures and quality standards.
By excelling in these areas, the role holder will directly contribute to strengthening the evidence base for climate-smart education policies in Bangladesh, ensuring that research activities are not only logistically seamless but also rich in quality and aligned with Save the Children's standards.

Qualifications and experience
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project coordination, research support, or event management, preferably within an international NGO, research institution, or development program.
• Proven experience in organizing workshops, seminars, or large-scale consultation events, including managing logistics and liaising with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in supporting research or study activities, including data collection, documentation, and report writing.
• Understanding of the education sector in Bangladesh, particularly issues related to policy, planning, or climate resilience, is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of project cycle management and results-based documentation.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high-level skills of written and spoken English
• Demonstrable ability to work and represent views across different stakeholders taking part in the workshop
• Post Graduation Degree, preferably in Education/Disaster Management/Social Sciences or relevant discipline

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
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