While graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status is a testament to Bangladesh’s developmental progress, it will bring various challenges, requiring adroit policy responses to manage the transition and prepare, especially for the loss of LDC-specific trade preferences. If Bangladesh can successfully navigate and mitigate any adverse implications for its export trade following its graduation from the LDC status, the transition should not precipitate major economic consequences, but will rather represent a natural progression in economic development. However, to navigate the transition effectively, Bangladesh must adopt a dual approach: securing extended LDC-type trade preferences as a transitional buffer and bolstering export competitiveness.

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) will play a crucial role in the post-LDC scenario, despite facing limited resources—encompassing human, financial, and technical capacities—and programmatic support. The IP Transformative Economic Policy Programme (TEPP) – II project, funded by the UK government, aims to bridge these gaps, aligning closely with national priorities for a smooth LDC graduation, particularly on Bangladesh’s trade policy and trade negotiation skills, inter-ministerial coordination on compliance issues, private sector’s competitiveness, and evidence-based policy initiatives.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) will also play a crucial role in supporting ongoing growth and economic development and reaping potential benefits from the LDC graduation. In an evolving context, Bangladesh will need to improve investment facilitation, retention, and aftercare services to attract more FDI. This project, through the Research and Analytics Unit (RAU), anchored in the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) of the Prime Minister’s Office will also support evidence-based policy reforms for improved investment climate in Bangladesh.

    Provides effective support to the Finance and Procurement Analyst on day-to-day operational issues and administrative management of the project.
    Manage all travel arrangements and Create TR in Quantum
    Support the project team in planning and providing logistic support to learning events / workshops and taking minutes and report writing.
    Maintain an appropriate filing system documenting the implementation of approved work-plan activities.
    Assist Finance and Procurement Analyst in managing project assets and inventory.
    Provide support in procurement related issues.
    Prepare Supply Order (SO) and perform all activities regarding issuance of Purchase Order (PO).
    Prepare Micro-Purchase Canvas.
    Provide support to the Finance and Procurement Analyst on formulating and revising work plans.
    Performs monitoring and evaluation related tasks, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of the project.
    Assist with quality control functions of project activities, including assessing impact and effectiveness,
tracking outputs and results, and ensuring timely and efficient delivery of the project.
    Communicate with and support local and international missions/consultants to ensure all necessary
logistic arrangements.
    Support the Communications and Advocacy Officer in drafting, printing, and disseminating publications.
    The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
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4.    Institutional Arrangement

The activities of the Administrative Assistant will be supervised and evaluated by the Finance and Procurement Analyst.

• Secondary education is required. or
• University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Business Administration, Management, Social Science, Public Administration, or relevant discipline will be given due consideration, but is not a requirement.
• Min. years of relevant work experience:      Minimum 4 years (with secondary education) or 1 year (with bachelor´s degree) of relevant working experience in administrative work.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements