Job Vacancy

Date of Closing: 15 June 2016

Economic Affairs and Development Cooperation section in the Embassy of Japan is seeking applications from Bangladeshi Nationals to fill the position of ‘Assistant for Economic Affairs (1 position)*’. Under the overall guidance and supervision by senior officer, the Economic Affairs and Development Cooperation assistant officer will be responsible for the following duties:

・Collecting and updating information on economic / economic cooperation through newspaper and other open information, meeting with officials from government, research institutions or development partners, and attending seminars.
・Translation of local information source
・Preparing reports on economic / economic cooperation in Bangladesh
・Supporting to procedures regarding Official Development Assistance provided by Japan
・Other tasks as requested

*The duration of contract is a three month’s trial period which may be extended on an annual basis

Required qualifications, competences and experience:
(1) Educational Requirements
Minimum Master’s degree or equivalent, specialization in Economics /Economic development / other related field
(2) Job Experience
Preferably 2 years of relevant experience. Experience in government agencies / research institutions / international organization will be considered an asset
(3) Language requirements
Fluency in speaking English and proficiency in writing in English are required

Submission of application:
All potential applicants are required to submit: (1) Curriculum Vitae, (2) one recent passport sized coloured photograph with the name of the applicant written on the back of the photo, (3) copies of all relevant academic records and certificates, (4) all contact information including all relevant phone numbers, both permanent and current address and e-mail addresses, (5) Photocopy of National ID Card (6) (optional) An copy of official certificate of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. Please indicate the post applied for on the front side of the envelope. All documents are submitted in A4 size paper. The deadline for the application is June 15, 2016. Only short-listed candidates who pass the first screening will be notified of the date for the interview.