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The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to promote the external dimension of the European Green Deal and progress towards the Paris Agreement targets. The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is to improve the level playing field between the EU and China on environmental requirements through reinforced EU-China policy dialogues and technical cooperation in the field of environment and green economy. It should also help strengthen the EU’s leadership by promoting the EU’s approach to tackling environmental problems, and to environmental regulations.
Job Responsibility:
Overall responsibility to oversee the implementation of project activities
Coordinate and supervise technical tasks assigned to the team of experts
Monitor policy and technical development in relevant sectors and provide regular update to the EUD
Maintain close cooperation with European and Chinese interlocutors
Strategic planning and reporting, notably the OWP and AWPs and technical reports
Requirements:
University degree at Master’s level, attested by a diploma, in a discipline relevant to this assignment, such as environmental science/engineering, environmental law/economics, environmental policy/management, climate change, international development, etc.
Or, in the absence of Master’s degree, an undergraduate degree with additional 5 years of relevant professional experience on top of the 10 years of post-graduate general professional experience required below (15 years’ experience in total)
Proficiency in English (oral and written), at least at CERF-level C1 to be demonstrated by certificate or by past relevant experience
Excellent reporting and communication skills
Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in a subject/area relevant to this assignment, such as environment, climate change, green economy, etc.
Minimum 5 years working experience in project management in the public and/or private sector as a team leader or assuming equivalent role
Preferably at least 10, but minimum 5 years of professional experience working on international policy agenda in relevant field such as environment, climate change, green economy, etc.
Preferably at least 8, but minimum 5 years of experience of leading technical assistance teams in implementing assignments of similar nature, i.e.to support policy dialogues and cooperation, with extensive engagement of public and private stakeholders
Nice to have:
Good knowledge, backed up by academic and/or professional experience, of EU and/or EU Member States’ environmental cooperation with third countries, preferably with China
Previous experience working in/on China with engagement of relevant stakeholders in public and private sectors in the context of international cooperation
Knowledge of Chinese language, at least at CERF-level A2 to be demonstrated by certificate or by past relevant experience
Knowledge of EC procedures, in particular related to service contracts