Technical Advisor (m/f) Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change (SGCCC) – Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Go back »
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Company:Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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Location:Beijing
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Job function:Project Management
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Industry:Other
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Employment:Full time
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Experience:Associate
About the company
As a German federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ operates worldwide and has been operating in China for 40 years.
Job-ID |
Location |
Assignment Period |
2021-581 |
Beijing |
Two years |
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Field |
Type of employment |
Application deadline |
Climate |
full-time job |
As soon as possible |
Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change (SGCCC):
As the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG), China faces many challenges in achieving its nationally determined contributions (NDC) it has set for 2030. Within the framework of the Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change, the three projects Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change – Climate Partnership, Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change – NDC Implementation, and Sino-German Cooperation on Emissions Trading Systems, Carbon Market Mechanisms, and Industry-related N2O Mitigation support China in achieving its climate policy targets of early peaking before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060.
Job description
Job description:
The position of Technical Advisor (m/f) is based within the GIZ Cluster “Sino-German Climate Change Cooperation” (SGCCC) with a focus on non-CO2 greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon markets.
Your tasks:
The Technical Advisor will be responsible for implementing operational aspects related to activities on non-CO2 GHG mitigation (i.e. N2O, HFCs and other F gases), Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and carbon markets. The detailed tasks will include the following:
1. Advising project partners in China
- Supporting the development of a strategic approach for bilateral cooperation on specific technical areas and topics in the field of non-CO2 GHG mitigation.
- Advisory to partner institutions, incl. identification of needs for advice and cooperation, development of concepts and strategies, provision of professional input.
- Technical and organisational support for the political dialogue and related cooperation activities of government and private sector partners.
2. Networking and cooperation
- Supporting cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners in China, Germany, and internationally.
- Active monitoring of partner networks, identification and development of new partner relations.
3. Knowledge management and reporting
- Keeping up to date with the climate policy discussion in China and internationally.
- Participation in knowledge management, monitoring, documentation and reporting of progress and success of activities, results and impacts.
- Preparing appropriate input for various project reports.
4. Project Management and coordination
- Assisting with general project planning and management, incl. operational planning, annual activity planning, quality management, monitoring, evaluation, communication and documentation.
- Handling procurement on behalf of GIZ (e.g. offer preparation, impact monitoring, project progress review, reporting)
Skills & experience
Your profile
- University degree in relevant field, e.g. climate/environmental studies, economics, public policy, engineering, or other relevant disciplines.
- At least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position, background or experience related to non-CO2 GHG and ODS is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of Chinese and international climate policies and best practices.
- Chinese native speaker and fluency in English (written and spoken), German of advantage.
- Project management experience and strong organisational competence.
- Strong work ethics, reliability, personal integrity and motivation.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills. Diplomatic communication and political sensitivity are required.
- Proficiency with ITC technologies (i.e. MS Office).
Our benefits
- We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners
- Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills.
- Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much as a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
- We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills.
- We reward our staff with good remuneration, attractive benefits and cooperative working atmosphere
About us
As a non-profit, federally owned enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is active in over 130 countries worldwide, implementing international cooperation projects and measures in the field of sustainable development on behalf of the German Government, as well as other national and international clients (e.g. EU, private enterprises, and foundations). In addition, GIZ is also engaged in the field of professional training around the globe.
With about 40 years of experience implementing projects in the People's Republic of China, GIZ provides policy advice on various topics and sectors relating to China’s reform process, including: environmental protection, sustainable economic development (especially renewable energies and energy efficiency), sustainable urban development, sustainable transport development, vocational training, law, product safety and consumer protection.
The performance profile of GIZ is continually being adapted to the cooperation needs of both countries – within the framework of the “Comprehensive Sino-German Strategic Partnership” – as well as within the framework of the dynamic changes occurring as a part of Chinese reform policies. In addition, GIZ works as both adviser and service provider at the interface between the economic and political spheres. GIZ is also active in those fields in which German actors possess in-depth profiles and competitive advantages, and where German expertise is in high demand.
Contact
hr.giz-china@giz.de
Contact
Please send your complete application (with the subject: Application for Job-ID 2021-581) incl. cover letter, CV, references and photo indicating your starting date and salary expectation in English and Chinese, via E-Mail as soon as possible to:
E-Mail: hr.giz-china@giz.de
In addition, please mention in your cover letter how you got to know about our job advertisement.
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