Center for Strategic and Economic Research
Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- At least 20 years
Additional Requirements
- Minimum 20+ years of experience in senior leadership roles, preferably in economic research, public policy, development organizations, think tanks, or related sectors.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience in institutional development and organizational management.
- Strong understanding of economic policy, governance, and development issues.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale programs.
- Proven ability to secure funding and manage donor relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and high-impact environment.
- Strong public speaking and media engagement capabilities.
- Commitment to ethical leadership and organizational excellence.
Responsibilities & Context
Job title: Executive Director
Work Location: CSER, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Division/Department: Executive Management
Reports to: Board of Governors / Governing Council
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement CSER’s long-term strategic vision and institutional objectives.
- Lead and oversee all research, policy, operational, and administrative functions of the organization.
- Position CSER as a leading policy and economic research institution nationally and internationally.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, development partners, academia, and private sector stakeholders.
- Oversee the quality, impact, and relevance of research outputs and policy recommendations.
- Lead institutional fundraising, donor engagement, and grant acquisition activities.
- Ensure effective financial management, governance, compliance, and organizational sustainability.
- Represent CSER at national and international conferences, policy dialogues, seminars, and media engagements.
- Mentor senior management and research teams to foster a high-performance organizational culture.
- Promote innovation, ethical standards, transparency, and collaboration across the organization.
- Ensure efficient resource allocation and organizational risk management.
- Oversee stakeholder communications and strengthen CSER’s public reputation and visibility.
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