Economic Affairs Officer

Vacancy: 1

Key Points

Economic Section of the German Embassy Dhaka - Economic Affairs Officer

Job Context

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka has a vacancy in its Economic Section for an Economic Affairs Officer. This full-time position (38.5 hours/week) is available as of February 15th 2017.

Job Description / Responsibility

• Liaise with ministries, government and semi-governmental authorities, the EU-Delegation in Dhaka, trade associations and chambers of commerce and industry as well as with relevant private enterprises of all sectors and industries
• Promotion of trade between Germany and Bangladesh, support of representatives of German companies and German officials in Bangladesh, those settled in the country as well as visitors
• Draft reports for the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin on economic affairs in Bangladesh
• Identify tenders by the Government of Bangladesh and other public and private institutions relevant to German industries and enterprises and forward them accordingly
• Preparation and handling of official visits of trade / industry / government delegations from Germany and Europe to Bangladesh
• Set up and maintain the Embassy's economic affairs archive (professional journals, statistics, commercial law, important contacts)
• Arrange for overflight permissions
• Organize events of the Economic Section of the Embassy, where applicable in cooperation with other Germany-related institutions and enterprises
• Draft, upload and manage content on trade and economic affairs-related activities of the German Embassy and Germany-related institutions on the Embassy's website and Facebook page
• Gather and distribute information relevant to the Economic Section from Bengali and English newspapers and online media on a daily basis
• Other tasks as per instruction by the Head of Mission or the Head of the Economic Section also in the cultural, political or press sections of the Embassy

Job Nature

• Full-time

Educational Requirements

• University degree, preferably in economics / business administration

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 year(s)

Job Requirements

• Excellent proficiency in English, preferably proven via an internationally recognized certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT)
• At least three years of relevant working experience
• Excellent proficiency in Bengali (spoken and written)
• Knowledge of German: Not compulsory, but a strong asset. Knowledge of German would be compensated financially and is expected to be acquired within the shortest possible delay upon hiring
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while seeing to a wide range of different tasks
• Ability to work independently and creatively and to take initiative
• Strong computer skillset, in particular with MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong abilities in interpersonal communication, presenting content, layout / design and report-writing

Job Location: Gulshan, Dhaka

Salary Range: Payment is subject to the Embassy's salary scale

Apply Instruction

Hard-copy applications only containing the below-mentioned documents should be submitted in a closed envelope indicating "Application for Economic Affairs Officer" at the main gate of the Embassy by January 4th 2017. Later applications and those sent via e-mail or fax will not be considered.

Documents to be provided:

• One-page letter of motivation, signed in person
  
• Curriculum vitae (no longer than two A4 pages) with one recent passport size photograph
  
• Copies of academic certificates of the highest degree awarded and proof of other qualifications relevant for this position (in particular language proficiency certificates)
  
• Proof of earlier employment(s)
  
• One recommendation letter no longer than one A4 page