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
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- 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