SECRETARIAT OF THE BAY OF BENGAL INITIATIVE FOR MULTI-SECTORAL TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION DHAKA, BANGLADESH VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 06 August 2026 Applications are invited from eligible Bangladeshi nationals for the following positions at the BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh: 1. Lead Specialist [GSS-II] : - 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,
- Lead Specialist for external partnership of BIMSTEC requires to consult, coordinate and liaise extensively with regional and international organizations, including United Nations bodies;
- Build and maintain a network of contacts with partner organizations to facilitate collaboration;
- Maintain coordination of inter-divisional activities of BIMSTEC and ensure effective communication and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders;
- Draft notes verbal, concept notes, research and policy papers, project proposals, background papers, speech/ messages, data collection and analysis and preparing the outcome document;
- Organize and support meetings and events involving external stakeholders
- 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;
- Work in team with harmony; and
Perform any other duties assigned by the authority as and when necessary.
Other Qualification: - Proven experience in external relations, diplomacy, international organizations or similar roles;
- Expertise in official communications in English; and
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
Education: Minimum Bachelor Degree or equivalent in relevant/any discipline from public/private (University Grants Commission approved) University of Bangladesh. 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: 15 August 2026 7. Expected date for entry on duty: 15 September 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: - TELEPHONE CALLS OR ANY MEANS OF COMMUNICATIONS ON THE MATTER ARE NOT ACCEPTED
- BIMSTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION
- ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED FOR INTERVIEW
- NO TRAVELLING AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES WILL BE OFFERED
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