Deputy Manager – External Engagement

A Reputed Group of Companies

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor/Honors
  • Bachelor`s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or Business Administration.
  • Master`s degree preferred.

Experience

    • At least 8 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies, Manufacturing (FMCG), Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry), Multinational Companies

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in government liaison, external affairs, or a similar role within a large corporate or public organization.
  • Strong practical knowledge of Bangladeshi government processes, Secretariat procedures, and administrative hierarchy.
  • Prior experience working within or closely with the Bangladesh Secretariat is a significant advantage.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bangla and English.
  • Ability to draft formal government correspondence with accuracy and protocol adherence.

Responsibilities & Context

The Deputy Manager — External Engagement will be responsible for managing the Group`s relationships with various government ministries and facilitating official business processes within the Secretariat. The role demands a professional with a deep understanding of Bangladesh`s administrative machinery and the ability to navigate formal government channels efficiently and professionally.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination and follow-up on matters lodged with various government ministries.
  • Manage day-to-day engagement within the Secretariat, build strong ministerial relationships, and facilitate smooth corporate-government alignment.
  • Facilitate submission, tracking, and retrieval of official documents, applications, and correspondence at the Secretariat level.
  • Build and maintain professional networks with joint secretaries, deputy secretaries, and other relevant officials across ministries.
  • Support the preparation of official demi-official (DO) letters, memos, and formal correspondence on behalf of senior management.
  • Monitor policy and regulatory decisions arising from ministries that may affect Group operations and provide timely updates to management
  • Coordinate inter-ministerial matters that require cross-departmental engagement
  • Arrange and attend meetings with government officials, preparing briefing notes and follow-up action points
  • Maintain a structured log of all ministerial engagements, pending approvals, and follow-up timelines
  • Support senior leadership in preparing for high-level government meetings

To apply for this job email your details to apply@chakricircular.com