Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Main purpose of job:
As part of a strengthened bilateral trade relationship between the UK and Bangladesh, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) at the British High Commission works to promote UK exports to Bangladesh, increase market access for UK companies in Bangladesh, support British investments in the country, and encourage inward investment from Bangladesh to the UK.
The work of the team is focused on generating major opportunities for UK industry in Bangladesh and helping UK businesses to access these opportunities both directly, and through partners.
The Trade and Investment Manager will be responsible for promoting multiple UK sectors in the market through scoping opportunities for British businesses in Bangladesh, and supporting the team in addressing barriers to trade in the assigned sectors. The successful candidate is expected to provide tailored advice to potential UK companies, supporting them to make informed decision on market entry to Bangladesh.
The jobholder will have the opportunity to travel within the South Asia region and beyond, working closely with colleagues across the DBT network.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Line management of 1 staff.
Language requirements:
Language: English, Bangla
Level of language required: Proficient
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Relevant trainings will be provided on the job.
Working patterns:
Weekly 36 Hours (Sunday – Thursday)
Essential on arrival:
Desirable:
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary range will be all inclusive BDT 122,745 per month.
The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behavioural based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
Internal candidates applying for this position need to inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 31 August 2023 till 23:55 (Dhaka time)
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
