Since 1972, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been partnering with the people and communities of Bangladesh at various levels to build a resilient nation with strong focus on sustainable human development-led growth. Since its inception, UNDP and its partners accomplished key results in the areas of governance, poverty reduction, environment, energy and climate change, disaster management, and achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Over the years of dedicated partnership with government agencies and partners, UNDP Bangladesh is viewed as an honest broker, bringing about transformational changes in the lives and livelihoods of the people of Bangladesh.

Equanomics, a UNDP’s global programme, aims to dismantle economic structures that are enabling gender inequality. It focuses on expanding care systems and services, developing gender-responsive policies, and generating data to influence policy. By supporting reforms in social protections, tax systems, and labor markets, Equanomics seeks to lift women out of poverty and ensure equal opportunities. The initiative promotes a shift in economic policies to create a more inclusive and equitable world. Equanomics is actively helping countries implement these changes, advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality.

UNDP Bangladesh is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support the Equanomics in conducting research and analysis on gender inequality and gaps in fiscal policies of Bangladesh to address the inequality.

The Research Assistant will play a pivotal role in gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing data, contributing to the advancement of Equanomics’s objectives and the promotion of sustainable development in Bangladesh.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Programme Officer, Resilience & Inclusive Growth Cluster of UNDP Bangladesh; the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Analyse Equanomics project reports to understand the existing gender inequality and gaps in fiscal policies to mainstream gender equality.
2. Collaborate with Equanomics team members and external partners to identify research priorities, methodologies, and dissemination strategies.
3. Assist in the development of research reports, policy briefs, and other knowledge products to support Equanomics’s advocacy and capacity-building efforts.
4. Supporting the development of the narrative for Equanomics in the national and global policies.
5. Support the organization and facilitation of training, workshops, seminars, and meetings related to gender equality.
6. Any other research-related tasks, as requested by the management.

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Working with teams
• Communication
• Integrity
•Judgement and Decision-making
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity

Minimum 03 months of experience in Gender related socio economic and environmental analyses is required.

Skills and experience :

• Having basic skills on MS office, excel and PowerPoint.

• Have knowledge on quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, etc.)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex in-formation clearly and concisely.

• Previous experience in research, data analysis, or related field is desirable.

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another.

Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical – hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March).

Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.