Executive Director

Job Description

Title: Executive Director

Company Name: Center for Strategic and Economic Research

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2026-06-18

Application Deadline: 2026-07-18

Education:

Requirements:

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

• Age At least 35 years

Job title: Executive Director

Work Location: CSER, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Division/Department: Executive Management

Reports to: Board of Governors / Governing Council

Responsibilities

1.      Develop and implement CSER’s long-term strategic vision and institutional objectives.

2.      Lead and oversee all research, policy, operational, and administrative functions of the organization.

3.      Position CSER as a leading policy and economic research institution nationally and internationally.

4.      Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, development partners, academia, and private sector stakeholders.

5.      Oversee the quality, impact, and relevance of research outputs and policy recommendations.

6.      Lead institutional fundraising, donor engagement, and grant acquisition activities.

7.      Ensure effective financial management, governance, compliance, and organizational sustainability.

8.       Represent CSER at national and international conferences, policy dialogues, seminars, and media engagements.

9.      Mentor senior management and research teams to foster a high-performance organizational culture.

10.   Promote innovation, ethical standards, transparency, and collaboration across the organization.

11.   Ensure efficient resource allocation and organizational risk management.

12.   Oversee stakeholder communications and strengthen CSER’s public reputation and visibility.

Education Requirements:

Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum 20+ years of experience in senior leadership roles, preferably in economic research, public policy, development organizations, think tanks, or related sectors.

Additional Requirements:

1.      Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.

2.      Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

3.      Proven experience in institutional development and organizational management.

4.      Strong understanding of economic policy, governance, and development issues.

5.      Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale programs.

6.      Proven ability to secure funding and manage donor relationships.

7.      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

8.      Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and high-impact environment.

9.      Strong public speaking and media engagement capabilities.

10.   Commitment to ethical leadership and organizational excellence.