Research Specialist

Vacancy for Research Specialist at the Embassy of China in Bangladesh

 

Vacancy: 

Salary Range: starting from 40000 Taka per month

Qualifications Required

Education:

  • At least Master’s degree from any reputed university is required.
  • Experience of studying abroad is optional but desirable.
  • Academic background in the areas of international relations, political science, economics, journalism, management or law is preferred.

Working Experience:

  • Applicants with working experience in research/publicity institution, or in local diplomatic missions of the same nature will be given preference.
  • Fresh graduates with Master’s degree having excellent academic records, analytical skills, and involvement with quality research activities are also eligible to apply.
  • Applicants with publications on local politics or international relations are desirable.

 Language:

  • Excellent command in English and Bengali listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Extraordinary translation skills (from English to Bengali, and vice-versa) and efficiency in proofreading.

 Skills and abilities:

  • Administrative and computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and other common office software.
  • Ability to monitor public media.
  • Competence in data and information analysis and compiling.
  • Eloquence in writing editorial, study essay, research paper on given topics, and in social media expression, drafting documents and news release etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and coordination skills.
  • The ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • The willingness to be well disciplined and strictly follow the regulations, requirements and instructions of the Embassy.

 Age Limit: Maximum 30 years old.

 Health condition: healthy, without any ongoing infectious, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases or other major health conditions that may affect the normal functioning as the Embassy’s staff.

 Social record: no history of criminality or other public/private offenses

 Location: Dhaka, within commuting distance to the Embassy

Application Procedures

 Documents required:

  • Application Form filled in with handwriting
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement/Motivation Letter
  • Translation samples
  • Health report issued by government-recognized hospitals
  • Diploma and academic transcript starting from undergraduate degrees*
  • Police clearance certificate*
  • Recommendation Letter by former professor or employer (optional)
  • Previous publications (optional)
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Download Translation-Sample (Click Here)

 Submission instructions:

  • The Embassy accepts only hard copies of the above-mentioned documents. No online submission will be considered.
  • The deadline of submission is January 27th 2022. No submission received after the deadline will be considered.
  • Documents with “*” must be legalized by the Legalization Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular Division) of Bangladesh before submission to the Embassy.
  • The documents should be enclosed in an envelope marked “Vacancy Application (Research Specialist)” and sent to the following address: Plot 2&4, Embassy Road, Block-I, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212 (Embassy of China in Bangladesh), either by courier service or by the applicant in person.
  • Failure to provide any of the required documents or to strictly follow the submission instructions will undermine the applicants’ chances of entering into the next stage of application.

 Notification:

  • Applicants who are eligible to enter into the next stage of application will be notified in due course.
  • No notification from the Embassy within one month after the deadline can be considered as refusal.
  • Inquiries in any form by applicants about application status are hugely discouraged by the Embassy.

The Embassy of China in Bangladesh reserves the full right to interpret all the above-mentioned clauses.

Application deadline: January 27, 2022