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Job Title/ Position Code
Programme Manager (Values and Legal Reform) / APD.BJ.Political.C4(L).2.1
Section
Political
Post
British Embassy Beijing
Line Manager Position
Second Secretary, Political, C4
Jobholder Grade
C4(L)
Jobholder Start Date
Beginning of January
(negotiable)
Duration of
Employment
Duration if FixedTerm/Short-Term
Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Lead our human rights and legal reform project work.
Working with First Secretary Political, Second Secretary (Human Rights), the Consulates General, the Embassy
Outreach Team, the Internal Team in China Department, Human Rights and Democracy Department in the UK, and
other key UK stakeholders, the jobholder will:
 Lead China Network’s portfolio of projects on human rights and legal reform;
 Oversee financial management of project work;
 Maintain a strategic network of contacts on legal reform in China;
 Provide UK stakeholders with quality reporting focused on legal reform and the death penalty;
 Work with the Second Secretary (Human Rights) and C4(L) Policy Officer (Civil Society) on wider human rights
policy issues and research;
 Work together with the C4(L) Policy Officer (Civil Society) to support a human rights and civil society public
diplomacy strategy; and
 Line manage an A2(L) Administrative Assistant.
The jobholder is required to operate with a high level of autonomy and individual responsibility.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?)
Successful design and management of legal and human rights projects which have impact in
China and which support UK government values.
 Design high quality project bids to UK budget holders that gain approval and financial support.
 Identify and work closely with project sponsors and delivery organisations to ensure
successful outcomes for the UK government.
 Deliver measurable outputs which have a positive impact on the direction of reform in the
Chinese legal and Human Rights system.
 Ensure that work in sensitive areas can proceed with minimal risk to the projects or project
owners.
High quality reporting and analysis which informs and develops UK policy
 Provide timely and accurate assessment of the human rights situation in China.
 Deliver in-depth reporting in 4 areas of legal and human rights reform.
 Use contacts to develop insights into future areas of reform and align our planning for
projects to maximise opportunities for UK influence.
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Approximate
% of time
30
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Develop a wide network of contacts which deepen UK understanding of Values and Legal
Reform. The contacts should enhance our ability to promote UK values in China and work with
Chinese partners to support improved Rule of Law.
 Develop further Embassy contacts within the Chinese government and within the wider civil
society community.
 Facilitate links between UK and Chinese organisations to promote UK values.
 Work with other project owners and sponsors (e.g., EU) to inject UK views and multiply UK
influence.
 Identify alternative UK sources of funding and align independent projects with our objectives.
 Advocate UK values in meetings with senior actors in the HR and legal communities.
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Lead on project and other bilateral visits. Identify opportunities where UK expertise can deliver
change in China. Work with colleagues in the China Network and in London to plan and deliver
a successful Human Rights Dialogue.
 Provide reporting and analysis which informs our approach to the UK/ China Bilateral Human
Rights Dialogue, including individual cases, project updates and analyses of Dialogue themes.
 Identify opportunities for bilateral visits, providing expert insights, contact networking skills,
and project delivery experience to enhance the success of visits.
 Shape London thinking through participation in policy discussions and outreach to academic
and expert communities.
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RESOURCES MANAGED (Staff and Expenditure)
 1 x A2(L) staff
 Programme funds between £10k-£50k. This is likely to increase as London supplements programme funding.
KEY COMPETENCES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB (Maximum of 6 competences)
Refer to the local website for more information on these specific competences.
Competence 1:
Managing a Quality Service
Competence 4:
Choose an item.
Competence 2:
Collaborating & Partnering
Competence 5:
Choose an item.
Competence 3:
Making Effective Decisions
Competence 6:
Choose an item.
KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATIONS
ENGLISH
Spoken
English
Written
OTHER LANGUAGES
Good
Spoken
Fluent
Written
Fluent
Mandarin
Good
Other
Language Requirements
OTHER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential on Arrival
 University-level education, preferably with a graduate school specialisation
related to the requirements of this job.
 Deep knowledge of China’s legal system, judicial institutions, and legal
academic community.
 Experience of delivering projects with Chinese government and NGO
partners, with an emphasis on strong negotiating skills.
 Experience of media handling and visits planning are essential.
Desirable
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 Project management certification would be a plus, but not essential.
 Demonstrable budget management experience is a plus, but not essential.
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VISA, PASSPORT AND SECURITY CLEARANCE RESTRICTIONS (As necessary to perform the role)
Holds a local working visa.
Visa/Passport Requirement
Security Clearance
Specify other Visa /
Passport requirements
Open to Chinese Nationals, British Nationals, spouses
and partners of diplomats (all nationalities) who are ‘W’
visa holders.
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WORKING PATTERNS
Employment Type
Full-time Employment
If Part-time: FTE or
Required Hours per Week
Other details of working
patterns, and/or options
for flexibility.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE JOB
We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce, and valuing difference.
We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary, good leave entitlement, and insurance plan etc. The
gross starting salary for this position before all deductions is RMB 20,075/ month for Chinese Nationals and an
abated monthly salary of RMB 27,208/ month for British Nationals and spouses/ partners of diplomats with W
(diplomatic) visa. We also offer excellent development opportunities and a 22-day annual leave entitlement in pro
rata. Conditioned working hours is 35 hours/ week from Monday to Friday and flexible working can be arranged
upon personal needs. For more details on our Total Rewards Package, please visit our website
http://www.gov.uk/government/world/china.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Beijing is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local
Chinese employment law.
To apply, please accomplish the Job Application Form which can be downloaded from this link:
http://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-beijing/about/recruitment#currentvacancies and send it to [email protected]. Deadline for submitting applications is at 17.00 (China
Standard Time) on 04 January 2015.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase of the selection process. To those
applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential
employer.
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