Qualitative Research Consultant

About Us:

Good Business Lab is an independent, non-profit labor innovation company. We use rigorous academic research to prove that worker well-being programs have business impacts. We develop market-ready, scalable interventions that benefit both workers and businesses. Our goal is to disrupt the traditional notion of business and show that worker well-being can be a good business practice.

The founders of the lab are Ach Adhvaryu - Professor of Economics and Director of 21st Century India Center at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego (www.achadhvaryu.com), Anant Ahuja-head of Organization Development at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., and Anant Nyshadham- Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan (www.anantnyshadham.com).

Role: Qualitative Research Consultant

Location: Bangladesh
Position Type: Contract-based full-time role
Contract Duration - 5 months (extension on need basis)

We seek a highly motivated and dependable candidate with experience in fieldwork, field coordination, or research support, who is comfortable working closely with factory stakeholders and field teams. The selected candidate will play a key role in coordinating with Shahi factories in Bangladesh to facilitate data collection activities, support qualitative interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs), and assist in the smooth execution of fieldwork. 

What will you do (areas that will play to your strength and all the responsibilities we will trust you with):

1. Qualitative Research & Data Collection

• Assist the team with questionnaire preparation, transcription, and translation as required.
• Independently plan fieldwork and execute field data collection, including surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs).
• Ensure high-quality data collection following GBL standards.
• Ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of data and comply with GBL’s data protection policies.
• Work on the qualitative data coding, analysis and synthesis process.

2. Project Implementation & Management

• Develop and implement field plans, timelines, and resource allocation for daily operations.
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and implement solutions.
• Manage internal coordination with members of the research study, and external coordination and communication with firms on a regular basis, and as needed by the study

3. Staff Management & Training

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training survey staff, including supervisors and enumerators.
• Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing feedback and support.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with factory management, workers, and clinic staff to facilitate the study objectives.
• Address concerns and queries from field teams and stakeholders.

5. Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, challenges, and key findings.

Who are you? Ideally, you have (The areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role):

• A degree (or currently pursuing) in social sciences (Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, etc.) or allied areas.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with all aspects of the qualitative research cycle (including fieldwork, literature review, data collection, data analysis, and report writing).
• Experience in field implementation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, manage projects on the ground, review and prioritize work independently, and be self-motivated.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs.
• Some knowledge of SurveyCTO or similar data collection platforms.
• Fluency in Bengali and English (spoken and written); Hindi fluency is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Domain Knowledge of rising temperatures and its impact, preferred.
  
  

The process:

We are glad you’re interested in applying for this role!

After each step, we decide whether to invite you to the next one. Our interview process for this role has the following steps:

1. CV screening
2. First-Round Interview (Assignment/Case Based)
3. Second-Round Interview 

Our commitment to diversity:

GBL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance. We are a young and growing company making us the ideal ground for team members to experiment, take on dynamic roles, and grow with us. We focus on happiness, output, and quality of work.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

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