Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Advisory Support:

• Provide informed strategic advice to the Honorary Counsellor on diplomatic, business, and socio‑political matters
• Support strategic decision‑making by preparing briefs, background notes, and situational analyses
• Maintain continuous awareness of global affairs, bilateral relations, and international developments

Speechwriting & Communication:

• Prepare, draft, and refine speeches, remarks, talking points, and written statements for national and international events
• Tailor content according to event context, audience profile, diplomatic sensitivity, and protocol requirements

Stakeholder & Network Management:

• Liaise with high‑profile stakeholders, including government officials, diplomats, business leaders, civil society representatives, and media
• Maintain strong working relationships with “who’s who” in diplomatic, government, and business circles
• Ensure sustained engagement and rapport within the Counsellor’s network

Event, Meeting & Protocol Management:

• Manage and coordinate the Counsellor’s business meetings, diplomatic engagements, seminars, delegations, and official tours (domestic and international)
• Prepare guest lists, prioritizing invitees based on designation, seniority, protocol, and event objectives.
• Be present at all relevant meetings, seminars, and official engagements
• Take accurate meeting notes and prepare professional meeting minutes, follow‑up actions, and confidential records

Office, Calendar & Coordination:

• Organize, maintain, and proactively manage the Counsellor’s calendar, ensuring efficient time management and prioritization
• Act as a coordination hub between the Counsellor, office staff, and Personal Assistant (PA)
• Ensure Counsellor’s whereabouts, schedules, and priorities are appropriately communicated to key internal stakeholders

Diplomatic Office Support:

• Ensure alignment with best practices expected of a Counsellor’s office, including confidentiality, protocol, record‑keeping, and professional conduct
• Serve as a buffer and filter for information, requests, and engagements directed to the Counsellor
• Anticipate needs, risks, and emerging issues, responding proactively rather than reactively

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong diplomatic acumen and political awareness
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic situations
• Enthusiastic, committed, and highly responsive in work delivery

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 6 – 8 years of experience in advisory, diplomatic, executive support, or senior coordination roles
• Strong understanding of diplomatic protocol, stakeholder engagement, and event management
• Excellent command of English
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required

Salary:

• Negotiable

Location:

• Dhaka (with frequent domestic and international travel)

How to Apply:

Interested candidate, send your resume to “faiza@ikigaihrbd.com” with the subject line “Advisor to the Honorary Counsellor”