Hiring Field Enumerators for Urban Health Research on Non-Economic Loss and Damage

​I am hiring 04 dedicated Field Research Enumerators for a rapid, high-impact research publication of mine, "The Unseen Cost of Heat: Assessing the Non-Economic Loss and Damage (NELD) on the Health of Urban Outdoor Workers in Dhaka", with the Independent University of Bangladesh (IUB).

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Kazi Mahir Tajwar

8/28/20261 min read

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📌 Project Title:

The Unseen Cost of Heat: Assessing the Non-Economic Loss and Damage (NELD) on the Health of Urban Outdoor Workers in Dhaka.

🎯 The Mission:

This research documents the physical, mental, and social impacts of extreme heat stress on Dhaka's informal outdoor workers. I am looking for empathetic enumerators to collect vital data from rickshaw pullers and street vendors.

📋 Key Responsibilities & Field Logistics:

Each selected candidate will be assigned to 01 designated location (Karwan Bazar, Gulistan, Abdullahpur, or Gabtoli) and will be responsible for:

  1. Quantitative Surveys:

    • Complete 100 short surveys (approx. 05 to 10 minutes each) using KoBo Toolbox on mobile devices.

    • Distribute a 10 BDT token of appreciation (e.g., snacks, cold sharbat, ORS, tea etc.) to each survey respondent immediately after completion.

  2. Qualitative In-Depth Interviews (IDIs):

    • Conduct 02 audio-recorded IDIs (01 male worker and 01 female worker) using a semi-structured interview guide.

    • Distribute a 300 BDT token of appreciation (e.g., lunch etc.) to each IDI respondent immediately after completion..

  3. Transcription:

    • Accurately transcribe the audio recordings of the 02 IDIs into Bangla and English text format for analysis.

💰 Remuneration & Payment Structure:

  • Quantitative Surveys: 30 BDT per valid, completed survey (Total: 3,000 BDT for 100 surveys).

  • IDI & Transcription: 1,000 BDT per transcribed IDI (Total: 2,000 BDT for 02 IDIs).

  • Participant Costs: All participant compensation (10 BDT per survey respondent and 300 BDT per IDI respondent) will be provided separately and is not deducted from your pay.

📍 Locations:

  • Karwan Bazar | Gulistan | Abdullahpur | Gabtoli; (01 position per location).

⌛ Duration of Fieldwork:

  • 07 Days [06/09/2026 to 12/09/2026].

✅ Requirements:

  • Current or recent university graduate.

  • Prior experience in field data collection (surveys and qualitative IDIs).

  • Proficiency with KoBo Toolbox and audio recording tools.

  • Ability to conduct clear, accurate verbatim transcription in Bangla.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and comfort working in busy outdoor environments during daytime hours.

⚠️ Application Deadline:

  • 03 August 2026.

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Contacts
kazimahirtajwar@gmail.com | +8801511090693, +8801772349668

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