New Position of Commercial Officer

The Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka is looking for a deserving candidate for the position of Commercial Officer to promote and develop business opportunities in Bangladesh for Swedish business as well as to work towards increased mutual trade and investment between Sweden and Bangladesh.  The incumbent is required to add value for Swedish companies that are already in Bangladesh or that are on their way to do business in Bangladesh by offering advisory services and assist in making relevant contacts as well as providing pertinent business information.
 
Main job Responsibilities

  • Add value for Swedish companies that are already in Bangladesh or that are on their way to do business in Bangladesh by offering advisory services and assist in making relevant contacts.
  • Investigate particular issues of interest upon request by Swedish companies.
  • Actively seek and liaise with potential Bangladeshi business partners for key sectors
  • Follow the development of trade and business related matters in Bangladesh and carry out market analysis.
  • Organize promotional events, trade delegations and meeting programs for Swedish companies and other delegations.
  • Cooperate with Business Sweden to promote trade between Sweden and Bangladesh.
  • Contribute to the preparation of development projects in the area of inclusive economic growth.

Professional and Personal Qualification

  • Strong interest to promote business opportunities for Swedish companies in Bangladesh
  • Relevant business-related university degree experience from a similar position in the private or public sector knowledge of the Bangladeshi market for goods and services and its potential for foreign trade and investments.
  • Dynamic and professional.
  • Oriented towards quality, results and finding solutions, and a good team player
  • Fluency in English and Bangla
  • Ability at efficient networking and to represent the Embassy   to external partners in a professional manner
  • Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office Package)   and experience in social media
  • Ability to contribute constructively on a broad range of the Embassy’s tasks
  • Knowledge of Swedish business will be considered an asset, but not a precondition.

We Offer

  • An exciting international work environment
  • A chance to work with leading Swedish and Bangladeshi businesses.
  • Great opportunity to develop competences in Swedish and EU business conditions
  • 39.75 hour work week & health insurance. Vacation as per Embassy Policy.
  • Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications.

The mission of the Embassy of Sweden is to work for the interests of Sweden in Bangladesh and to promote cooperation, exchange and trade relations between Bangladesh and Sweden.

The commercial officer will take up his/her position in the beginning of 2015.

Application Process:
To avail of this career opportunity apply on line along with your motivation letter (not more than 400 words), a CV and at least two references to recruit@proedge-asso.com by December 02, 2014.

www.proedge-asso.com