Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka
Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka
Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka
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Summary
- Vacancy: —
- Location: Dhaka
- Experience: At least 2 years
- Published: 5 Jun 2024
Requirements
Education
University Degree in Economics or Business Admin (or equivalent academic qualification)
Experience
- At least 2 years
Additional Requirements
- Min. 2 years of experience working in similar roles in international organizations, Embassies, large non-governmental or private sector/ international business
- Good knowledge of written and verbal English
- High proficiency in Excel and MS Office; IT literacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Analytical approach and problem solving ability
- Ability to initiate and implement activities independently to meet deadlines with high level of quality and accuracy
- Ability to demonstrate cooperative skills, team work, respectful inclusive behaviour
Responsibilities & Context
The Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka is recruiting a TRADE FACILITATOR with expertise and experience from working with trade and business in an international and/ or a Nordic / Swedish context.
The Embassy represents the Swedish Government in Bangladesh and is responsible for strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. It has a staff of close to 40 people. The Embassy has a mission to promote political contacts, support Swedish trade and investments and work with development cooperation in and with Bangladesh. The Trade section works to deepen and expand bilateral trade relations and with Swedish companies in Bangladesh. More information on work at the Swedish Embassy at : https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/bangladesh-dhaka/
About the Role
The role of Trade Facilitator works with achieving the objectives of Swedish Government’s trade priorities, promoting trade and investment and Swedish companies. The Trade Facilitator will be reporting to the Head of the Section, and will also work closely with the Ambassador and the thematic program officers in the Embassy.
Main Job Responsibilities
The main task of the Trade Facilitator is to assist in the overall Swedish export promotion and trade facilitation :
- Assist in overall Swedish export promotion, trade facilitation, trade diplomacy and business development in Bangladesh in collaboration with Team Sweden
- Liaising between the Embassy in Dhaka and Business Sweden in New Delhi for strengthening commercial ties between Sweden and Bangladesh
- Keep updated with Swedish and Bangladeshi policies and economic development with regards to trade and sustainable business, including EU regulatory frameworks (e.g. GSP+)
- Assist in the co-organization of trade and/or investment promotion events, co-facilitate matchmakings and accompanying delegations of Swedish companies and other trade delegations
- Promoting and facilitating CSR and sustainable business to Bangladeshi and Swedish companies as per Swedish corporate standards of excellence; promote and facilitate the Green and Just transformation in Bangladesh
- Representing the Embassy in relevant seminars, webinars and other trade events as per economic and strategic interests of Sweden-Bangladesh bilateral trade relations
- Actively taking part in finding and developing synergies between trade and development cooperation sections and strengthening transitions through economic partnership (Aid + Trade)
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Dhaka