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 position of two Research Officers (RO) 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.

Research Officer (RO): Position- 02

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing research assistance on specific sectoral topics;
  • Data collection, dissemination and presentation;
  • Participating in training programmes at home and abroad;
  • Organisation of training, research, seminar/roundtable etc.;
  • Presenting statistical data in tables, charts, graphs etc.
  • Assistance in development and delivery of training modules;
  • Such other task or tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the authorities.

Profile Requirements:

  • First class Master’s Degree in Economics, Business, and any other relevant subject from a highly reputed university with top-class performance in all public examinations;
  • Fluent in spoken and written English and Bangla;
  • Computer literacy in standard business software and (internet) services;

Experience:

  • Some teaching/research experience in trade or in economic fields would be an advantage;
  • Some conditions may be relaxed in case of truly exceptional and competent candidates

Remuneration: Monthly upto Tk.30,000/- (Consolidated)

Age: Maximum 32 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 [email protected] 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