Mrittika Deb Purba

• Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as research , training, and production teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies for BPRM and USAID's projects.
• Conducted several pilot studies as part of preliminary investigations to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed methodologies as part of SBCC research.
• Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources and collaborating with the line manager.
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Developed comprehensive reports with the help of line manager on SBCC research progress, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Designed survey instruments tailored to SBCC research objectives for precise feedback gathering.
• Synthesized complex information into clear summaries for presentation purposes, making findings accessible to diverse audiences targeted for SBCC approach.
• Presented SBCC research findings at conferences, contributing to the advancement of the field.
• Supported line managers in AAP mainstreaming among consortium partners and relevant sectors.
• Supported line manager in monitoring project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
• Mentored junior researchers, promoting professional growth and skill development within the team.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis for SBCC contents
• Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.

Here are some of the research activities i have participated on.

• Agami : A research on social media behavior of the young people of Sirajganj and Chandpur . I have conducted 16 IDI, 4 FGD with young female, the study was funded by UNFPA

• UNICEF evaluation study, 4 IDI with the radio staffs of Bangladesh Betar and Radio NAF
• Foresight service: Four different studies on education, livelihood, congestion, safety, and security conducted on Rohingya community funded by EU humanitarian aid. carried out 5 FGDs and 8 IDI with Rohingya female participants.
• UNOPS study on accountability mechanism among the humanitarian workers, which has been conducted with the practitioners and humanitarian workers of Refugee Crisis at Cox’s bazar, Fire Affected People of Bhasantek and Flood Affected people of Kurigram. Conducted 16 IDI and 4 FGDs with both male and female participants, participated in instrument building, logistics summaries, and report writing .

• PRIMED Media Mapping Project:a study to assess the current scenario of both broadcast and the print media and this study was conducted on Cox's Bazar, Bogra and Dhaka. Conducted IDIs, KIIs with the journalist(both male and female), contributed on the Data management, Data Analysis and Report writing
• YouthRISE Project- The project was funded by USAID, it aims to measure the dreams, aspirations, frustrations and anger of the young male and female of the host community at Ukhiya and Teknaf . Participated in building instruments, translations, making frameworks, selecting participants, conducting 4 PRAs, writing summaries, and writing reports.

• Enhanced library user experience by effectively organizing and maintaining a diverse collection of resources.
• Navigated complex copyright issues when creating digital content repositories, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by providing ongoing support and professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Maintained a high level of customer service by addressing and resolving patron concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
• Managed acquisition process for new materials, ensuring the library''s collection remained current and relevant.
• Streamlined library operations by implementing efficient circulation procedures and automated systems.