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 position at the BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh:

1. Lead Specialist [GSS-II]:

  1. Number of Post: 01
    2. General Services Staff (Category-II)

Key responsibilities:

  1. Assist the Director of respective division in drafting necessary documents as and when necessary,
  2. Draft notes verbal, concept notes, research and policy papers, project proposals, background papers, speech/ messages, data collection and analysis and preparing the outcome document,
  3. 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.),
  4. Participate in meetings/workshops/seminars as assigned,
  5. Record meeting discussions, screening the necessary meeting documents,
  6. Prepare post-meeting documents (meeting reports, annexes etc.),
  7. Follow up of meeting decisions,
  8. Maintain Sectoral records,
  9. Maintain coordination in inter-divisional activities of BIMSTEC as well as Coordinate with stakeholders,
  10. Work in team with harmony,
  11. Perform any other duties assigned by the authority as and when necessary.

Other Qualifications:

  1. Analytical Ability of writing concept papers and project proposals in the BIMSTEC areas of cooperation (Science, Technology & Innovation/ Human Resource Development Sectors)
  2. Expertise in official communications in English
  3. 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:   

  1. Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field
  2. 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 year

4. Both males and females are allowed to 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:        

  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 colour 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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