Project

Technical assistance to the implementation of the EU-CHINA Policy Support Facility

Key expert 1: Team leader

Position

Key expert 1: Team leader (minimum 880 working days)

Project description

The EU-China Policy Support Facility aims to enhance bilateral relations between the European Union and China by supporting high-level policy dialogues and strategic engagements in key areas of mutual interest. This project will involve organizing conferences, seminars, technical visits, and other institutional exchanges to foster collaboration and understanding. It will also include the preparation of thematic studies and the provision of technical expertise to advise EU and Chinese stakeholders on strategic priorities, such as economic, trade, environmental, and social issues. By facilitating these activities, the project seeks to improve the coordination and effectiveness of dialogues, enabling both parties to address global challenges and promote core EU values, such as human rights, democracy, and fair competition.
The overall objective (Impact) to which this project contributes is to increase the resilience and balance of the EU bilateral relations with China in strategic sectors of interest.
The specific objective (Outcome) of this project is to strengthen the effectiveness of the high-level exchanges and bilateral dialogues between EU and China with flexible, ad-hoc technical support in view of emerging priorities and relevant policy developments.
The project will be implemented primarily in China, with some activities potentially taking place in the EU or other regions. Key stakeholders include EU institutions, Chinese national and local governments, academia, civil society, and business organizations.

Job description

The Key expert 1 will be the primary contact for the Contracting Authority. She/he will act as Team Leader (TL) and is expected to take overall responsibility for effective and efficient implementation of the various components of the project, in coordination with other experts. Furthermore, she/he shall ensure coordination with the Contracting Authority and other stakeholders of the project. The TL will work closely with target groups, under the authority of the Delegation.
The TL shall also perform advisory functions in two areas: the monitoring of various sector dialogues supported by the action, and the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activities. In order to ensure successful implementation of the project, close relationship will need to be established between the TL, the EUD China and other relevant European or Chinese authorities.

Requirements

Qualifications and skills

  • University degree at master's level (or equivalent), attested by a diploma, in a discipline  relevant to this assignment such as social sciences, environment studies, technical studies, European and/or China studies, Or in its absence, University degree at bachelor's level (or quivalent), attested by a diploma and an additional five years of relevant general professional experience in addition to the minimum number of 10 years of general professional experience required (15 years’ experience in total).
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • High proficiency of English both written and oral, at least at CEFR-level C1, to be demonstrated by certificate or by past relevant experience
  • Knowledge of the Chinese language, at least at CEFR-level B2, to be demonstrated by certificate or by past relevant experience is an asset.
General professional experience
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience such as project management, consulting services, public policies, international relations, etc.
Specific professional experience
  • Minimum 5 years of working experience as team leader in a sector relevant to this assignment such as economics and trade, environment and climate change, water management, sustainable agriculture, investment and finance, digital transition, research and innovation, energy.
  • At least two assignments related to the EU and /or EU Member States' cooperation with China. The combined duration of the two assignments should be at least one year.
  • Knowledge of EU procedures, in particular related to service contracts is an asset,
  • Experience of project management in China is an asset

 Asia

 China

Attachments

Duration of assignment

01/01/2025 - 31/12/2028

Deadline for applications

31/07/2024

Job type

long term

Job status

tender

Project reference

24-0130-000-CHN-TA_EU-PoFac

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