Job Title: Consultant, International Cooperation
Location: Beijing, China
Reports To: Officer, International Cooperation
Duration: 6 months (with possibility to extend)

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Consultant is responsible for supporting International Cooperation task force’s Southeast Asia efforts. His/her scope of work includes:

ResearchSupport

• Produce monthly newsletter of key developments in climate and energy transition in Southeast Asia and other key regions;
• Conduct face-based and targeted research relevant to International Cooperation task force’s key working areas, taking ownership of the assigned topics, follow through and deliver the satisfactory end-product;
• Provide advice to other programs on international climate affairs, and support the related activities;
• Review and summarize the technical reports of the assigned projects and develop the communication plans to deliver the impacts;
• Continuously seek opportunities to expand knowledge and experience in building domain expertise to ensure the thought leadership in the assigned areas.

Meetings and Events Organization

• Coordinate with internal and external experts and conduct expert interviews;
• Take part in organizing thematic salons and expert meetings on a regular basis;
• Assist in organizing domestic and international dialogues, meetings, workshops and conferences, coordinating with colleagues and external partners;
• Assist in arranging experts/consultants visits, study tours and funder trips.

Others

• Other project content related tasks as assigned;
• Back up other colleagues as needed.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent,preferably in a related field: international affairs, public policies, diplomacy, environment, energy, climate change, and economics; deep interest in climate change and energy.
• Working experience: Above 8 years of related experience. Experiences in global climate/energy governance and climate change preferred. 
• Language level: native-level Chinese language skills required; excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Communication: ability to communicate logically and articulate key messages/points with clear structure and fact-based supporting arguments, listen actively to audience’s purpose, and communicate effectively in public.
• Project management: ability to propose project direction, lay out project plan with milestones, timelines and tracking mechanisms, and to accomplish the project on time and in good quality.
• Problem solving: ability to define and prioritize the key issues when facing complex situations, make analysis with logical reasoning, propose possible solutions and resolve some complicated issues independently.
• Networking: ability to initiate partnership, cultivate networks and deepen the relationships with key stakeholders to effectively leverage resources.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ethical Behavior/Integrity – Demonstrates principled performance and sound ethics, showing consistency among principles, values and behaviors to build trust and credibility internally and externally.
• Mission-driven/Initiative – Inspired by the organization's vision and mission, and take actions with ownership, can-do attitude and proactive mindset.
• Team Spirits – Collaboratively works toward solutions, which benefit all involved. parties; willingly cooperate with others to accomplish team/organization objectives.

Please email a cover letter and resume, with subject line "Application for Consultant, International Cooperation", to jobs@efchina.org.