Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute
TCB Bhaban (5th Floor), 1 Kawranbazar, Dhaka-1215.

Vacancy Announcement

Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) is a non-profit research and training institution built on the concept of a public-private partnership (PPP) between the Government of Bangladesh represented by the Ministry of Commerce, Finance, Industries, Economic Relations Division, Trade and Tariff Commission, EPB, Foreign Service Academy and the private sector, represented by all the major trade organisations, namely, the FBCCI, ICCB, BTMA, MCCI, CCCI, BGMEA, BCI, and DCCI. Its focus is on research, education, training and policy advocacy on international trade-related issues. 

BFTI invites application for the positions of two Senior Research Fellows (SRF) from talented people with dedication to undertake a major expansion as a leading think-tank organisation. We are looking for highly competent persons with a strong sense of integrity and team spirit, and an intrinsic motivation to work for the BFTI.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Position-2

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research and give policy advice on trade and trade related issues, trade negotiations in the context of WTO, trade agreements etc.;
  • Contribute to the project management of the Institute;
  • Assist in organizing regular training courses and programs on trade and business related subjects for public and private sector officials;
  • Establishing, maintaining and strengthening liaison with different stakeholders- trade bodies and sectoral associations, government departments, trade research institutes, donor agencies, WTO/UNCTAD/ITC/ITTC/WIPO and similar bodies;
  • Examine and interpret trade policies and negotiating positions with regard to WTO agreements, FTAs, RTAs, BTAs and other trading agreements;
  • Supervise, monitor, management and guide research of junior members of the BFTI;
  • Such other task or tasks as may be assigned to him from time to time by the authorities.

Profile Requirements:

  • Masters, preferably PhD in Economics or Business or related subject;
  • Substantial experience in trade-related research/studies/project management/policy advocacy/ publication etc.;
  • Managerial experience in running institutions which conduct large research programs and have a distinguished group of professionals;
  • An aptitude for team work and ability to guide junior researchers;
  • Computer literacy in standard business software (i.e. Microsoft Office Packages) and (internet) services;

Experience:

  • Minimum 12 years of experience preferably in academic and/or research institutions, of which 3 years should be as Research Fellow or a comparable position (educational qualification requirement may be relaxed for a candidate having experience in trade related organisation for at least 7 years);
  • Some conditions may be relaxed in case of truly exceptional and competent candidates.

Remuneration:  Monthly upto Tk.1,20,000/- (Consolidated)

Age: Maximum 62 years

BFTI is an equal opportunity employer, offers competitive conditions of employment and the chance to work in an excellent environment. We are committed to diversity and applicants may require to travel locally and abroad. 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 before 14 September, 2022, to jobs@bfti.org.bd or at the BFTI address to the Chief Executive Officer.    

Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI)
TCB Bhaban (5th Floor), 1 Kawranbazar, Dhaka-1215.
Phone: +88-02-55013424-5, Fax: +88-02-55013427
www.bfti.org.bd    http:// bfti.org.bd/pdf/vacancy.pdf