Research Executive

Job Description

Title: Research Executive

Company Name: KOTRA Dhaka (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Embassies/Foreign Consulate

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Embassies/Foreign Consulate

• Age At least 25 years

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in research, market research, report writing, publications, policy analysis, consulting, trade promotion, or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality research reports, market intelligence reports, feasibility studies, policy briefs, or publications.

• Experience working with government agencies, international organizations, development partners, research institutions, or consulting firms will be considered an advantage.

• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder or Government-to-Government (G2G) projects will be a plus point.

Required Skills

• Strong research and analytical abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to communicate professionally with government authorities, public institutions, and international organizations.

• Experience or demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder and Government-to-Government (G2G) projects is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to collect, interpret, and present data effectively.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

• Attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing market or industry reports.

• Familiarity with international trade and investment.

• Experience working with government agencies, development partners, or multinational stakeholders.

Job Summary

KOTRA Dhaka is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Executive to support Korea-Bangladesh trade and investment promotion activities. The selected candidate will conduct market research, prepare research reports, coordinate with government and private sector stakeholders, and support bilateral trade and investment initiatives. The role also involves coordinating Government-to-Government (G2G) cooperation projects, including the ongoing Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP), requiring effective communication and coordination between Bangladeshi government authorities and Korean organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and industry analysis across various sectors.

• Prepare research reports, market briefs, and pre-investment studies.

• Collect, analyze, and organize qualitative and quantitative market data.

• Identify potential Bangladeshi companies for business matching with Korean firms.

• Support trade promotion events, seminars, exhibitions, and business meetings.

• Coordinate with government agencies, business associations, private sector stakeholders, and Korean counterparts.

• Facilitate communication and coordination for Government-to-Government (G2G) cooperation projects, including the Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP) and other bilateral initiatives.

• Act as a liaison between Bangladeshi government authorities, Korean organizations, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.

• Respond to trade and investment inquiries from Korean headquarters and clients.

• Monitor economic, industrial, and policy developments in Bangladesh.

• Maintain databases and prepare presentations using Microsoft Office applications.

• Perform other research and administrative tasks assigned by the office.

• Opportunity to work in an international organization.

• Professional exposure to Korea-Bangladesh trade and investment.

• Hands-on experience in bilateral Government-to-Government (G2G) cooperation projects.

• Collaborative and multicultural working environment.

• Training and career development opportunities.