Trade Facilitation Lead
Quick answer
Winrock International is hiring a Trade Facilitation Lead in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to lead the improvement of legal frameworks and processes for agricultural trade and SPS measures under the strategic direction of the Chief of Party. The position is senior-level and requires a Master's degree and at least 10 years of experience in trade facilitation, regulatory reform, and related fields.
- Role
- Trade Facilitation Lead
- Organization
- Winrock International
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Trade Facilitation Lead will serve as the senior technical lead for Activity 1: Improve Legal Frameworks and Processes for Agricultural Trade and SPS, under the strategic and technical direction of the Chief of Party. The position will lead and coordinate implementation of Activity 1, including support to the Government of Bangladesh to modernize trade and SPS laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; simplify and automate agricultural trade processes; strengthen SPS and laboratory systems; and improve coordination between government institutions and the private sector.
What you'll do
- Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management of Activity 1, ensuring timely, high-quality implementation aligned with SETU objectives and USDA requirements
- Lead the Activity 1 technical team, including the SPS Advisor, Technical IT Coordinator, Trade Facilitation Coordinator, consultants, and technical service providers
- Develop Activity 1 inputs to work plans, implementation strategies, scopes of work, and budgets in collaboration with relevant project teams
- Coordinate with other Activity Leads, the MEL Manager, and cross-cutting functions, including Government Engagement, to ensure coherence across SETU
- Lead technical support to Government of Bangladesh agencies to review, update, draft, and advance laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and other instruments governing agricultural trade and SPS measures
- Support SPS agencies to strengthen the legal and regulatory basis for harmonization, risk-based compliance, automation, and alignment with applicable international standards
What it takes
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in trade facilitation, trade policy, customs, SPS systems, regulatory reform, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience leading complex trade facilitation or regulatory reform initiatives involving government institutions and private sector stakeholders
- Strong experience working with Government of Bangladesh institutions responsible for trade, customs, agriculture, SPS, standards, food safety, or related regulatory functions
- Experience supporting legal, regulatory, institutional, or business process reforms related to international trade
- Experience simplifying and modernizing import, export, licensing, certification, inspection, or other trade related procedures
- Experience with digital trade systems, process automation, single window systems, or integration of government trade related platforms
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree, at least 10 years of experience in trade facilitation, trade policy, customs, SPS systems, regulatory reform, or a closely related field, and experience leading complex trade facilitation or regulatory reform initiatives.
How do I apply?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no later than October 24, 2026.
How to apply
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