Joint Secretary – AmCham Bangladesh

Career Opportunity | Joint Secretary – AmCham Bangladesh

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham Bangladesh) invites accomplished, intellectually curious, and forward-looking professionals to bring their experience, insight, and ambition to its Secretariat as Joint Secretary – Policy Advocacy & Stakeholder Management.

Since 1996, AmCham Bangladesh has worked to strengthen economic and commercial ties between Bangladesh and the United States. As the only country chapter and unilateral chamber in Bangladesh with full membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AmCham occupies a distinctive position at the intersection of business, policy, investment, and international engagement. Working closely with our members, the U.S. Embassy, government institutions, policymakers, regulators, development partners, think tanks, and other stakeholders, we seek to contribute to a more competitive and investment-friendly business environment while supporting deeper U.S.–Bangladesh commercial relations. Our members represent a diverse range of sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Financial Services, FMCG, Healthcare, ICT, Infrastructure, and Logistics.

The Role

This is a substantive role for a professional who enjoys working across policy advocacy, research, institutional relations, and stakeholder engagement.

The selected professional will work closely with AmCham leadership and members to:

• Lead and coordinate policy advocacy and member engagement, identifying business and regulatory concerns and translating them into structured recommendations.

• Monitor key policy, regulatory, economic, trade, and investment developments, including government and Bangladesh Bank notifications, and assess their implications for members.

• Lead research, surveys, policy papers, and evidence-based publications supporting AmCham’s advocacy priorities.

• Prepare policy briefs, talking points, background notes, and leadership briefings for high-level engagements.

• Coordinate institutional relationships with BIDA, NBR, ministries, regulators, research institutions, think tanks, development partners, and diplomatic missions.

• Draft policy submissions and institutional correspondence while maintaining a structured advocacy and follow-up tracker.

• Coordinate AmCham Subcommittees, including agendas, meetings, minutes, action plans, and policy recommendations.

• Contribute to AmCham’s annual events and policy engagement calendar, including themes, agendas, program flows, invitations, and substantive content.

• Support AmCham’s external positioning through press releases, website and social media content, the AmCham Journal, News Bulletin, and other publications.

• Strengthen institutional continuity through effective knowledge management and documentation.

What We Are Looking For

The role requires a combination of intellectual strength, maturity, judgment, and execution capability.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in policy and professional writing

• Strong research, analytical, and policy interpretation capabilities

• Confidence in engaging with senior corporate, government, diplomatic, and institutional stakeholders

• Excellent planning, coordination, prioritization, follow-up, and attention to detail

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, digital research, productivity platforms, and relevant AI tools

• Professional judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality

• A proactive mindset with initiative, ownership, adaptability, creativity, and intellectual curiosity

Academic Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Business Administration from a reputed university, with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or equivalent. A relevant Master’s degree will be an advantage.

Experience: 6–10 years of relevant professional experience.

Why AmCham?

Beyond a position, this role offers a distinctive professional platform.

High-Level Cross-Sector Exposure

Experience across a dynamic business and policy ecosystem spanning multiple industries, institutions, and perspectives shaping Bangladesh’s economic landscape.

Direct Exposure to Global Business Leadership

Opportunities to engage with CEO/CXO-level leaders of leading U.S. and multinational companies, gaining insight into global leadership, investment priorities, strategic decision-making, and evolving market dynamics.

Policy & Government Exposure

Meaningful engagement with policymakers, regulators, senior government officials, think tanks, development partners, and diplomatic missions through AmCham’s advocacy and institutional initiatives.

Career Acceleration

An opportunity to build a high-level professional network while strengthening capabilities in policy, business acumen, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and leadership within an internationally connected environment.

Compensation & Office

Monthly Salary: Negotiable, with a higher package available for exceptional candidates based on qualifications, experience, and competencies.

Office Hours: Sunday–Thursday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Office: The Pearl Trade Centre, 11th Floor

Plot # Cha-90/3, Pragati Sharani, Dhaka-1212

Application

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send an updated CV and cover letter to:

📩 [email protected]

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.

To learn more about AmCham Bangladesh and our work, please visit www.amchambd.org.

We look forward to welcoming a professional ready to contribute meaningfully, engage at the highest levels, shape ideas, and grow within one of Bangladesh’s most internationally connected business platforms.

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