Job Title Project Manager Great Britain China Centre Contact for further info: Richard Pascoe Telephone/ email address: 02072356696 [email protected] Start date: ASAP Type of Position : Short-term Contract Post JOB DESCRIPTION Main purpose of job: The Great Britain China Centre promotes closer UK-China relations by building trust and understanding through dialogue and forging partnerships to develop the rule of law, good governance and sustainable development. Our Project Manager positions, based in London but travelling frequently to China, are responsible for researching, arranging and delivering projects for GBCC in line with our mission. Our Project Managers are self-starters with the ability to proceed without close supervision, and to make sound judgements and decisions. You will work closely with a range of Chinese and UK partners, including government departments, universities and research centres and NGOs, and will collaborate with a small team working to build legal and judicial cooperation. You will help organise political and economic dialogues between China and the UK and jointly design and deliver training programmes. The role requires the ability to acquire detailed knowledge of Chinese policy evolution in legal, judicial and other fields and to identify practical opportunities to align Chinese priorities with policy initiatives being taken by the UK, the EU and other international actors. Role Managing projects that organise legal and judicial cooperation between China and the UK, working in partnership with research organisations, government departments and NGOs. Duties & responsibilities Staying up to date with current events in China, the UK and EU, in order to identify and research new project opportunities which link Chinese and UK/EU policy priorities in fields such as establishing the rule of law, developing the criminal justice system and good governance. Organising UK-China judicial dialogue activities and study tours for experts from both sides, collaborative events and judicial training. Supporting the development of the joint venture Centre for Common Law at Renmin University Law School in Beijing, working in partnership with Oxford University’s Faculty of Law. % of time tbc Project delivery in areas such as public policy, good governance, financial and economic reform, and organising political and economic dialogues. Help research new project opportunities that link Chinese and funder policy priorities, building Chinese partnerships and bidding consortia and supporting successful bids for new projects to e.g. the EU, the FCO and charitable foundations. Organise political and economic dialogues with Chinese partners, such as the UK-China Leadership Forum and UK China Young Leaders Roundtable to high standards of quality, developing corporate partnerships, pursuing sponsorship and maintaining close cooperative relationships based on mutual respect and common interests. Help build partnerships with university research centres, supporting bids for new projects, helping to organise training programmes and study visits in both directions. Manage 1-year or 3-year projects, mostly in China, to high standards of quality, exercising tight financial control, managing risks and delivering measurable results on schedule, reporting to funders and communicating outcomes. Help manage GBCC’s important relationships with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, other UK government departments, Parliament and the Chinese Embassy in London. Assist in outreach, website development and PR activities, alongside the everyday running of the office and translating and interpreting as required. Develop and nurture close win-win relationships with key Chinese partners, handling issues of political sensitivity with care and diplomacy Working closely with the Finance Manager, prepare and manage project budgets to comply with regulations and donor and audit requirements. tbc Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a track record of working independently to deliver measurable results. The posts will suit candidates with experience of living and working in China who are keen to develop their future careers in an NGO or government relations environment. The role involves close liaison with British and Chinese government departments and international and Chinese NGOs, universities and research institutes, as well as contact at senior levels with Chinese and British politicians and experts including lawyers and senior members of the Judiciary. Mobility is an important requirement of this position as it involves frequent travel to China and potentially long periods away from home. The successful candidates will be self-motivated individuals capable of strategic thinking and able to exercise sound judgement in politically sensitive situations, with good representational skills. Essential qualifications and skills: A university degree in a relevant subject, preferably at masters level or above Bilingual or adequate working knowledge of both Mandarin Chinese and English Thorough knowledge of and experience of working in China At least two years of relevant work experience, and research experience. Excellent analytical, communication and representational skills Proven cross-cultural teamworking capability A qualification in law or an applicable social science would be an advantage. Job type: Short-term contracts of up to 51 weeks. Salary range: £25,000 a year or higher depending on experience.
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