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

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

06 May 2026

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

1. Office Assistant (Accounts) [GSS-III]:

  1. Number of Post: 01

    2. General Services Staff (Category-III)

Key Responsibility:

  1. Assist in maintaining basic financial records, registers, and files
  2. Support preparation of vouchers, bills, and payment documents
  3. Perform data entry and update financial information as required
  4. Maintain proper filing and organization of financial documents
  5. Assist in bank-related tasks such as cheque handling and document preparation
  6. Support preparation of simple financial reports and statements
  7. Check supporting documents for completeness before submission
  8. Provide support during audits and internal reviews
  9. Carry out general office and clerical tasks related to accounts
  10. Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance Division

Qualification:

  1. Candidates with basic training or coursework in Accounting or Finance will be preferred
  2. Basic understanding of accounting procedures
  3. Good organizational and record-keeping skills
  4. Attention to detail and accuracy
  5. Basic communication skills in English and Bangla
  6. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a team

Education: Degree or equivalent in Accounts/Finance from public/ private (University Grants Commission approved) University of Bangladesh.

Experience:

  1. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in accounts and finance office support is preferred
  2. Fresh candidates with basic accounting knowledge may also be considered
  3. Experience in working at 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 are allowed to apply

5. Remunerations: Remunerations will be provided under the GSS-III Basic Salary Scale (US$ 364-9X7-427-EB-11X11-548) and other admissible benefits according to the Financial Rules, Regulations and Provisions of the BIMSTEC Secretariat.
 
6. Deadline for the Applications: 15 May 2026

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

8. Type of Appointment:

  1. Contractual basis (contract renewable based on annual performance appraisal and the discretion of the BIMSTEC Secretary General)
  2. Selected candidate will be on a mandatory probation for period of 01 Year starting from the date of their joining the Secretariat
  3. 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 color photograph and copies of academic certificates/testimonials/transcripts, certificate of experience (if any) in PDF by email to: info@bimstec.org

NOTE:
i. TELEPHONE CALLS OR ANY MEANS OF COMMUNICATIONS ON THE MATTER ARE NOT ACCEPTED
ii. BIMSTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION
iii. ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED FOR INTERVIEW
iv. NO TRAVELLING AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES WILL BE OFFERED

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