Trade Facilitation Lead
Posted 10 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
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Field of studyAgriculture, Business, Economics, International Development, International Trade, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
POSITION TITLE: Trade Facilitation Lead
LOCATION: Dhaka, Bangladesh
GROUP: Agriculture, Resilience, and Water
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The Systems for Expanded Trade and Uptake (SETU) project is a five-year USDA Food for Progress initiative implemented by Winrock International in Bangladesh. SETU seeks to expand international trade in agricultural goods by improving the efficiency, transparency, predictability, and effectiveness of trade related processes and institutions. The project will strengthen the trade enabling environment through four complementary areas of work: improving legal frameworks and processes for trade and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures; operationalizing risk management systems; increasing private sector engagement in trade related reforms; and strengthening trade infrastructure and access to finance. Through these activities, SETU will work with Government of Bangladesh (GoB) agencies, private sector stakeholders, financial institutions, and other partners to reduce unnecessary trade costs and delays, improve regulatory coordination and compliance with international standards, and create a more predictable environment for agricultural trade and investment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
The Trade Facilitation Lead will supervise and coordinate the Activity 1 technical team, including the SPS Advisor, Technical IT Coordinator, Trade Facilitation Coordinator, and relevant consultants and technical service providers. As part of the project’s senior technical team, and in collaboration with other SETU technical leads, the position will translate project priorities into practical, sustainable institutional, regulatory, and operational reforms and ensure that Activity 1 contributes effectively to SETU’s overall objectives.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Leadership and Activity Management
- Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management of Activity 1, ensuring timely, high-quality implementation aligned with SETU objectives and USDA requirements.