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Company:European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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Location:Beijing
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Job function:Business Development
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Industry:Business Services, Business Services
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Employment:Full time
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Experience:Internship
Job description
The main task of the Desk Intern relates to the assistance of the ‘China Desks’ and related lobbying activities (China Desk is composed of individuals from the corporate sector representing different industries/sector and that share common interests in the policy/business environment.)
Tasks
Assist Communication with Key Interlocutors:
- Assist in drafting a yearly lobby action plan (in coordination with the national and local Government Relations Manager(s) - GRM), identifying the authorities to present the Position Paper to in China and Brussels
- Assist in establishing contact with relevant ministries and local authorities and work with GR departments of Desk members
- Liaise with the Desk members and other stakeholders to identify the issues and develop a strategy together with the Desk Chair and other Desk members
- Assist in developing relations and business contacts with Chinese and European Business associations and with other relevant stakeholders such as the EU delegation
- Organize briefings (i.e. for the European Commission), and coordinate the organization of the meetings with the Chinese authorities
- Assist in developing and coordinating Desk projects with relevant EU-China cooperation projects
- Report timely on lobbying activities
Organize Desk meetings:
- Organize date, venue, agenda, documents, and invitation and participation lists
- Take meeting minutes and ensure smooth coordination with Chair, members, speakers and other invitees (i.e. government officials)
Policy Research:
- Screen (monitor) for new regulations.
- In case of new regulations provide sufficient information (summary, background information) to members. If applicable arrange for translation of text of draft regulations.
- Assist in developing a comprehensive understanding of WTO commitments and framework; develop a comprehensive understanding of the relevant EU and Chinese regulations as well as the relevant stakeholders (authorities, other stakeholders)
- Complete specific research on related issues/regulations
- Assist in drafting WG/sector presentation material (including background info, industrial analysis, key recommendations, etc.) for seminars/speeches/Brussels Circuit
- Track the development of the different relevant regulations, identify call for comments, new regulations etc. and coordinate with the WG members to assess the impact on the industry
Assist in preparing written Briefing Notes
Assist in drafting the annual Position Paper
Other tasks include:
- Update Desk distribution lists (add yourself where necessary), update Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons distribution lists and periodically revise potential member lists & pass all contacts to the membership department to add to the central database
- Assist in seeking new members for Desk and the EUCCC, strictly monitoring the membership of the attendees to Desk meetings
- Assist in drafting dedicated project proposals, if required
- Update Desk section of website (e.g. ensure all government meetings are linked to each Desk, minutes are included as well as pieces of legislation, relevant news, letters to the government, events)
- Assist in compiling Desk annual reports
- Identify topics for events in coordination with Events team
- Other duties as requested by the Desk Manager
- If applicable (necessary) power point presentations have to be prepared.
Skills & experience
- Native-level fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- University student
- Research experience
- Great organisational, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to work well with others as well as independently
- Flexible and proactive attitude
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office
How to apply
AvailabilityThis internship runs for 6 months. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor or postgraduate program.
The intern is expected to work in the office at least 4 days a week.
A monthly stipend will be granted after the first three months of internship. Upon successful completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation signed by the Chamber Secretary General will be provided as a reference.
How to apply
Please send both English and Chinese one-page CVs as well as your English cover letter to bj_jobs@europeanchamber.com.cn, with the subject as “Name_ University_ Major_ Available Workdays_ Start Date.
Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information about the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, please visit our website www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
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