Position Title: Assistant Project Officer/ Research Associate

Open Period:    5 January 2024 – 4 February 2024

Background:   The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia

(RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental institution, owned and managed by its Member States, for the generation and application of early warning information. RIMES evolved from the efforts of countries in Africa and Asia, in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to establish a regional early warning system within a multi-hazard framework for the generation and communication of early warning information, and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards. RIMES was established on 30 April 2009, and was registered with the United Nations on 1 July 2009. RIMES operates from its regional early warning center located at the campus of the Asian Institute of Technology in Pathumthani, Thailand.

Position Description:

The Assistant Project Officer/ Research Associate supports RIMES projects in Bangladesh in the following areas: support to project activities at national and field levels; provide assistance in recording and reporting of project expenditures; assist in research and development; assist in documentation, and periodic reporting of project implementation; and assist in project evaluations. The Assistant Project Officer/ Research Associate also supports the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) and Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) as per requirement.

Duty station: 

Any Office of RIMES in Dhaka, Bangladesh. RIMES has right to change duty station whenever necessary.

Type of Contract: Full-Time Contract 

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge:     

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, geography or any other relevant field

Experience:

At least 1 years of experience in agriculture, civil, environmental engineering, geography, disaster management related field. Experience can be relaxed based on relevant expertise.

Skills and Abilities: 

Sound knowledge of ArcGIS, efficient in statistical analysis; strong report writing and organizational skills; excellent English proficiency in communication, presentation, and report writing; demonstrated research skills and knowledge of programming languages would be an advantage. 

Personal Qualities:      

Excellent interpersonal skills; team-oriented work style; pleasant personality; strong desire to learn and undertake new challenges; a creative problem-solver; willingness to work hard; interest and experience in working in a multi-cultural environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Support implementing projects

• Provide assistance to other team members to facilitate implementation of project activities

• Assist in research and development as per project requirement; reporting and documentation of research findings 

• Development of relevant maps in ArcGIS 

• Support to assessment planning, questionnaire preparation, data collection, data analysis and reporting 

• Assist in assessments, meetings, training workshops, forums, conferences, and related preparatory events

• Undertake field visits to monitor implementation of activities as required, as well as receive local level feedback

• Assist installation of equipment, such as automatic rain gauges, tide gauge, etc.

• Assist in the facilitation and management of field visits by donors and partners

• Assist in the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt

• Assist in processing for activity budget; record and report expenditures against budget, with proper support documentation, at completion of project activity

Support to monitoring and evaluation of projects

• Assist Project Manager in planning and keeping track of project deliverables and timelines to ensure timely delivery

• Assist in identifying constraints and problems in efficient project delivery, and suggest corrective actions

• Gather data and information on progress of implementation against project targets and performance indicators

Others

• Support NHMS in areas of need, as assigned by immediate supervisors 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisors

Reporting to:   Country Program Lead Bangladesh through Program Coordinator 

Contract Duration:  The contract will initially be for one year and will be extended upon satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary term and each annual performance review.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to rimeshra-bd@rimes.int by midnight of 4 February 2024, Bangkok time. Please state “Assistant Project Officer/ Research Associate (Bangladesh National): Your Name” the Subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.