Deputy Manager — External Engagement

Job Description

Title: Deputy Manager — External Engagement

Company Name: A Reputed Group of Companies

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

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

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or Business Administration.

• Master's degree preferred.

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

• Age At least 30 years

• 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.

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

• Competitive, commensurate with experience and industry standards