SECRETARIAT OF THE BAY OF BENGAL INITIATIVE FOR MULTI-SECTORAL TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION DHAKA, BANGLADESH

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

13 May 2026

Applications are invited from eligible Bangladeshi nationals for the following positions at the BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh:

1. Lead Specialist [GSS-II] :

1. Number of Post: 01   

General Services Staff (Category-II) 

Key Responsibility:

• Assist the Director of respective division in drafting necessary documents as and when necessary, 
• Draft notes verbal, concept notes, research and policy papers, project proposals, background papers, speech/ messages, data collection and analysis and preparing the outcome document,
• Prepare pre-meeting documents (agenda, program, background note, note by the Secretariat, concept note, information note, re-produce previous reports, proposals for way forwards etc.),
• Participate in meetings/workshops/seminars as assigned,
•  Record meeting discussions, screening the necessary meeting documents, 
• Prepare post-meeting documents (meeting reports, annexes etc.),
• Follow up of meeting decisions,
• Maintain Sectoral records,
• Maintain coordination in inter-divisional activities of BIMSTEC as well as 
  Coordinate with stakeholders,
• Work in team with harmony,
• Perform any other duties assigned by the authority as and when necessary
   

Other Qualification:

• Analytical Ability of writing concept papers and project proposals in the BIMSTEC areas of cooperation (Science, Technology & Innovation/ Human Resource Development Sectors)
• Expertise in official communications in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
   

Education:   

Minimum Bachelor/Masters Degree or equivalent in Science/STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) from Public/Private University (University Grants Commission Approved) and Recognized Foreign University.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field
• Experience in working International Organization/Diplomatic Mission will get preference.

2. Computer Literacy: Excellent knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel & PowerPoint

3. Age Limit: Below 35 years

4. Both males and females can apply

5. Remunerations: Remunerations will be provided under the GSS-II Basic Salary Scale (USD480-12X7-564-EB-14X11-718) and other admissible benefits according to the Financial Rules, Regulations and Provisions of the BIMSTEC Secretariat.

6. Deadline for the Applications: 20 May 2026

7. Expected date for entry on duty: 15 June 2026

8. Type of Appointment:

i.    Contractual basis (contract renewable based on annual performance appraisal and the discretion of the BIMSTEC Secretary General)
ii.    Selected candidate will be on a mandatory probation for period of 01 Year starting from the date of their joining the Secretariat
iii.    Selected candidate is required to continue working for the Secretariat for a minimum of three years
 

9. Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh

10. Eligible applicants may apply along with short (1 page) cover letter addressed to the BIMSTEC Secretary General, BIMSTEC Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, stating why they consider as a suitable candidate for the position affixed with a copy of their CV (2 pages maximum) in English, copy of NID/Passport, one recent passport-sized colour photograph and copies of academic certificates/testimonials/transcripts, certificate of experience (if any) in PDF by email to: info@bimstec.org

NOTE:

1. TELEPHONE CALLS OR ANY MEANS OF COMMUNICATIONS ON THE MATTER ARE NOT ACCEPTED
2. BIMSTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION
3. ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED FOR INTERVIEW
4. NO TRAVELLING AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES WILL BE OFFERED