AVISHEK SARKAR
Overview
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Specialist
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
Dhaka
04.2025 - Current
- Support the Country Director and the Head of Finance & Administration to formulate country specific operational policies and procedures.
- Assist the Country Director in managing overall portfolio and project interventions as part of the German Development Cooperation in Bangladesh.
- Prepare briefing notes, talking points, presentation materials for the Country Director.
- Interpret, translate and interpret organizatinal policies and directives for Country Director.
- Coordinate with internal Unit Heads and ensure Country Management receives timely updates.
- Lead logistics and provide administrative support for meetings, seminars, workshops, and outreach events, including documentation and follow-up.
- Engage with Government and non-Government agencies, Diplomatic Institutions and Development Partners and high commissions to facilitate meetings and support communication on administrative and operational matters.
- Support the Country Procurement team in opening bid protocols with high confidentiality.
- Organize visits of high-level delegations by arranging travel logistics and airport protocols.
- Maintain and update external stakeholders database.
Travel Assistant
United States Agency for International Development
Dhaka
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinated with HR department for foreign training of the mission staffs.
- Prepared Travel Itineraries and Authorizations in E2 travel portal.
- Drafted Mission Policies and Mission Notices for approvals.
- Safeguarded sensitive information, documents and ensure authorized distribution.
- Responded to travel requests by preparing Travel Authorizations in E2, Providing Travel Advances & Expense Statement.
- Advised mission staff on United States Government travel policies.
- Coordinated with the US Embassy Dhaka for VVIP visits, procurement and shipment.
- Coordinated with International Cooperative Administrative Support Services for organizing workshops, conferences, etc.
- Scheduled meetings and prepared meeting minutes to circulate among mission staffs.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and ground transportation, for high-level officials to guarantee seamless itineraries.
- Responded to requests for information, including file searches and supported settling travel vouchers.
Program Officer
Korea International Cooperation Agency
Dhaka
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Liaised with the host Government, Diplomatic institutions and Development Partners for joint cooperation, aid coordination and aid effectiveness.
- Liaised with the ministries of GoB and the Embassy of Bhutan in Bangladesh to promote, collect nominations and communicate training specific information.
- Spearheaded logistics and management support to dispatch high-level government officials such as Judges, Secretaries and senior-level officials to Korea for hands-on invitational training programs.
- Coordinated and implemented KOICA's Master’s & Doctoral Programs in Korea for Bangladeshi government officials.
- Organized visits of high delegation from South Korea and arranged accommodations, flights, transportation, airlines compliance, and other travel needs.
- Led press releases for distribution and publication in major newspapers of Bangladesh relating to promotion of KOICA’s aid effectiveness and bilateral cooperation activities.
- Managed the database of KOICA Fellowship alumni and external stakeholders.
- Provide support to implement bilateral sectoral programs in Bangladesh by arranging relevant documents and meeting coordination for Project Proposal, MoU, TAPP, tri-partite meetings etc.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Bangalore University, India
06-2019
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science
Shahid Mashiur Rahman Degree College, Jashore
05-2015
Master of Development Studies
Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka
04-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Administrative skills
- Communication strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event planning
- Travel logistics
- Cross-cultural communication
Achievements
- Managed diplomatic protocol and stakeholder engagements, ensuring seamless coordination of official visits, meetings, and government relations.
- Delivered strategic briefing materials and executive correspondence under tight deadlines, supporting senior leaders in timely and informed decision-making.
- Built and maintained collaborative relationships with government officials, service providers, and partner organizations to resolve operational challenges, minimize service disruptions, and enhance program effectiveness.
Training
- Dealing with Complex Problems through System Thinking, Design Thinking, and Future Thinking, AIZ Training Academy Bangkok, Thailand, 16-18 March 2026.
- Project Management and Appraisal, National Academy for Planning and Development Bangladesh, 18 April - 18 May 2020.
Publications
- Kavitha, D. B., & Sarkar, A. (2019). E-Governance: Satisfaction and Performance of BangaloreOne Centres. Journal of Management Research and Analysis, 6(1), 101-107.
- Sarkar, A., & Osti, B. (2019). Sustainable Development Goals and Sustainable Agriculture in Lamjung: Possibilities and Challenges Ahead. International Archive of Applied Sciences and Technology, 10(4), 114-118. doi:.10.15515/iaast.0976-4828.10.4.114118.
- Sarkar, A., Rabby, M. F., & Aupurba, P. C. (2021). A Thematic Study on Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: Bangladesh Context. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 7(11), 891-89.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Summary
Highly organized and impact-oriented development professional with over six years of experience supporting international programs and operations in Bangladesh across leading donor agencies- GIZ, USAID, KOICA. Proven expertise in administrative coordination, travel and logistics, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and documentation. Adept at supporting complex development portfolios, managing internal systems, and ensuring operational compliance under tight deadlines with a strong commitment to contributing to inclusive and sustainable development.
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Administrative Specialist
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
04.2025 - Current
Travel Assistant
United States Agency for International Development
08.2024 - 04.2025
Program Officer
Korea International Cooperation Agency
10.2019 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Bangalore University, India
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science
Shahid Mashiur Rahman Degree College, Jashore
Master of Development Studies
Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka