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Research Assistant

Halima Akter Mitu

Halima Akter is a field research and survey operations professional with practical experience in field enumeration, survey supervision, field investigation, and field management across reputed research and consultancy organizations in Bangladesh. She has worked with organizations such as BIDS, DM Watch, ARCED Foundation, The Nielsen Company Bangladesh, Kantar Research Bangladesh, CTMRS, Arrow Head, Force & Focus, and Innovative Research & Consultancy Ltd. As a Research Assistant, Halima supports ART Lab’s field-based research activities through primary data collection, respondent communication, questionnaire handling, data quality checking, field coordination, and daily reporting. Her experience in both enumeration and field supervision enables her to maintain research protocols, ensure ethical field practice, and support accurate and timely data collection. She is skilled in coordinating field teams, managing daily targets, checking completed data for consistency, and communicating field progress to project supervisors. Her ability to work under pressure, solve field-level challenges, and maintain professional communication makes her a valuable member of ART Lab’s research and operations team.

Professional Skills

Primary Data Collection 90%
Field Supervision 88%
Survey Operations 90%
Field Documentation 85%

Experience & Activities

Halima Akter has developed strong practical experience in field research and survey implementation through multiple project-based assignments since 2017. She has worked as a Field Enumerator, Field Investigator, Field Supervisor, and Field Manager, contributing to different stages of fieldwork including respondent selection, structured interviews, questionnaire administration, data checking, and field reporting. Her recent experience includes working with the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies as a Field Enumerator, where she collected primary data through structured interviews while maintaining research ethics, confidentiality, and accuracy. She also worked as a Field Manager with DM Watch, Action for Innovative Resources Ltd., and ARCED Foundation, where she managed day-to-day field implementation, guided enumerators, monitored respondent coverage, and ensured daily target achievement.

At The Nielsen Company Bangladesh, she worked as a Field Supervisor and Field Investigator, supervising survey data collection, supporting spot checks and back checks, and maintaining professional respondent communication. Her assignments with Kantar Research Bangladesh, CTMRS, Arrow Head, Force & Focus, and Innovative Research & Consultancy Ltd. further strengthened her experience in field investigation, form checking, progress communication, and deadline-based fieldwork. At ART Lab, Halima contributes to high-quality research implementation by supporting field coordination, survey administration, data quality control, and ethical engagement with respondents. Her field-level experience, communication skills, and operational discipline help ensure reliable data collection and smooth project execution.