The Centre
for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a premier civil society
think-tank, is looking for a number of qualified professionals
who are interested to pursue an intellectually challenging
career that demands commitment, initiative and creativity.
Research Fellow
The candidate will be a mid-level researcher, desirably below 40
years of age, having a PhD in Economics (any specialisation) or
an advanced academic degree in Economics or related subjects
from a reputed foreign university and having an academic
(research/teaching) experience of at least five years. The
salary for this position is in the scale of Tk. 30,000 - 1,500 x
10 - 45,000 - 2,250 x 6 - 58,500, with incentive bonuses and
other admissible benefits. Higher compensation will be
considered for eminently qualified professionals.
Non-resident Bangladeshi scholars who would like to work in
Bangladesh for at least one year are encouraged to apply.
Senior Research Associate
The ideal candidate will have a Post Graduate/Masters degree in
Social Sciences including Economics, International Relations,
Public Administration, Finance, Statistics or Business
Administration. At least three first divisions/class in relevant
subject or a minimum CGPA of 3.75 is required. The successful
candidate for Senior Research Associate will have at least two
years of effective service experience in an academic position.
Requirements may be relaxed for candidates with foreign degree
and/or significant publications. S/he will work as a member of
the core research team at CPD. The position carries an initial
gross salary of Tk. 18,000 per month, other admissible benefits
and incentive bonus.
Research Associate
The candidate will have a Post Graduate/Masters degree in Social
Sciences including Economics, International Relations, Finance,
Statistics or Business Administration. Four first
divisions/class in relevant subject or a minimum CGPA of 3.75 is
required which can be relaxed only in the case of (a)
publication in recognized a journals, or (b) foreign Masters
degree or (c) specialized job experiences. The candidate will
have Excellent report-writing and analytical skill and Computer
literacy. S/he will work as a member of the core research team
at CPD. The position carries an initial gross salary of Tk.
13,000 per month, other admissible benefits and incentive bonus.
Programme Associate
The candidate will have a Masters degree in Economics,
Statistics, Business Administration or other Social Sciences
(International Relations, Public Administration) with at least
three first classes or CGPA of at least 3.50.
CPD will offer a consolidated remuneration of Tk. 8,000-10,000
per month for Programme Associate position. Programme Associates
will be expected to provide support to the core research and
dialogue teams at CPD.
Research Intern
The candidate will have a Masters degree in Economics,
Statistics, Business Administration or other Social Sciences
(International Relations, Public Administration) with at least
three first classes or CGPA of at least 3.50 / two first
classes. Those awaiting Masters result may also apply.
An allowance of Tk. 5,000 per month will be offered to an
Intern. Interns will be recruited for 2-3 months initially and
based on their performance, they may be offered the post of
Programme/Research/Dialogue Associates at CPD. Interns will be
expected to provide support to the core research and dialogue
teams at CPD.
Essential: Good analytical abilities, excellent drafting skills
in both Bangla and English, strong communication skills and high
computer literacy. Should be willing to work under pressure in a
highly competitive environment.
Short listed candidates will be invited for a written test
followed by an interview. Interested candidates may send their
resume and a photograph by post, fax or electronic mail to the
Contact Address mentioned below.
Contact Address:
CPD, GPO Box 2129, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Fax: (880 2) 9135269;
E-mail: hkabir@cpd-bangladesh.org
