Established in 2003, Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) is a non-profit research and training institution. It specializes in international trade policy, research, and education.
Vacancy: 2
Vacancy Type: Research Associate
Posted on: 17 February 2022
Job Responsibilities:
- Providing research assistance in needs-based training programmes in the matter of laws related to foreign trade, international economics, trade laws etc. for enhancing the capacity and efficiency of the government and private sector officials.
- Exploring joint training possibilities with international and local trade bodies and research institutes.
- Development, maintenance and strengthening of liaison with different stakeholders, including government departments, trade associations, multilateral agencies and experts to strengthen training and research activities.
- Data collection, dissemination and presentation.
- Writing reports/minutes of training events; Participating in training programmes at home and abroad.
- Organisation of training, research, seminar/roundtable etc.
- Building and updating of databases.
- Assistance in development and delivery of training modules.
- Such other task or tasks as may be assigned to him from time to time by the authorities.
Employment Status: Full-time
Working Hours: Not specified
Workplace: Not specified
Educational Requirements:
- First class Master’s Degree in Economics, Business, and any other relevant subject from a highly reputed university with top-class performance in all public examinations
Experience Requirements:
- At least four (04) years experience in trade or economics-related research.
- Priority will be given to the experience of the applicant.
- Some conditions may be relaxed in case of truly exceptional candidates.
Gender: Both Male and Female
Age: Maximum 30 years
Additional Requirements:
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Bangla.
- Advanced computer literacy and familiarity with trade-related databases and analytical software.
Job Location: TCB Bhaban (5th Floor), 1 Kawranbazar, Dhaka-1215
Salary: up to BDT 55, 000 (consolidated)
Application Deadline: 28 February 2022
Application Link:
- Apply through LinkedIn here - https://cutt.ly/KPloNB8
Additional Application Material:
Interested candidates are requested to apply confidentially with a cover letter explaining how s/he would meet the personal specifications along with detailed curriculum vitae.
Further Information:
- Go to this link to know more about the application details - https://cutt.ly/9Plo5lP
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