SME Foundation (SMEF) was established in 2006 by the Government of Bangladesh through Ministry of Industries under the Company Act 1994 as a non-profit organization. Foundation is mandated to promote, support, facilitate, finance and advocate for rapid expansion of the SMEs.
The Managing Director is the Chief  Executive Officer of the Foundation who will be working under the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors of the Foundation.
Educational Qualifications: The candidate is expected to have excellent academic track record with Master's degree and having two first classes/divisions. Candidates having PhD and/or Post-Doctoral degree in the field of SME/ Entrepreneurship/ Industrial Development will be given preference.
Experience: The candidate is required to have at least 20 years of experience including private sector and SME sector work experience in executive position(s). Experience as CEO in a reputed organization will be preferable.
Age: The age range from 45-60 years as on October 01, 2015.
Emoluments: The monthly gross salary will be Tk. 2.50 lac and other benefit as per SME Foundation norms. The Foundation also provides a full time transport with a driver for the Managing Director. These conditions may be revised by the Board of Directors of the Foundation.
SMEF Board of Directors may relax the educational qualification, experience and age for the candidate with practical experience on industry development and/or SME development.
The appointment will be made on a contract basis and the initial contract  will be for 2-3 years with a provision of performance evaluation after six months from the date of joining.
Candidates are requested to submit their complete CV along with an APPLICATION mentioning his/her contribution to the SMEs for poverty alleviation, income generation and growth of GDP. Please enclose two copies of recent passport size photographs, attested copies of all educational certificates, experience certificates and National ID along with the application. Candidates are advised to mention the name and contact details (e-mail, cell number & address) of three referees with the application. Incomplete application or failing to provide any document may turn the application rejected. Application should be sent through a sealed envelope addressed to the Chairperson, SME Foundation, Royal Tower, 04 Panthapath, Dhaka-1215 on or before 15 June 2015 within 5.00 pm. Application can also be mailed to chairperson@smef.org.bd with attachment of all the documents mentioned earlier.