Early Careers Programme Participant – Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics, Greater China

The Early Careers Programme participant will support the CRTG China team with administrative tasks and stakeholder engagement from governments and public organizations in Greater China. The role involves research, drafting, data analysis, event support, and communications for various Forum initiatives and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in Chinese government stakeholders’ participation in the Annual Meeting 2027 and complete the tasks assigned.
• Contribute to the projects and initiatives led by CRTG China team.
• Provide logistics and administrative support to internal and external meetings or events where government stakeholders participate.
• Support on data input, research, data analysis, translation and other administrative work.
• Provide administrative support to the team.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping for Chinese government counterparts; identify agenda sessions aligned with their core policy priorities via targeted desk research.
• Deliver bilingual document translation services (English ↔ Chinese).
• Assist Forum team members in liaison and coordination with external stakeholders.
• Coordinate full logistics arrangements for Chinese officials attending domestic events, including badge preparation, hotel accommodation, ground transportation and related on-site arrangements.
• Compile background documents & supporting briefing materials; draft formal official correspondence to relevant government authorities.
• Conduct proactive and timely follow-ups with the stakeholders to guarantee punctual submission and circulation of critical information.
• Undertake policy research covering central and local government frameworks.
• Manage end-to-end logistics coordination for high-level official visits.
• Perform additional ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Full time graduate student or up to three years working experience in public policy, international relations, language or other relevant discipline is preferred.
• Mandatory foundational knowledge of the operational mechanisms of China’s government systems.
• Fluent verbal and written proficiency in both English and Chinese, with verifiable relevant track records.
• Quick learner capable of multi-tasking, with strong resilience to thrive under tight deadlines and work pressure.
• Overseas study experience or prior employment with international organizations is highly preferred.

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• International Relations
• Government systems knowledge
• Bilingual Communication
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Event Support
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Administrative Support
• Drafting
• Multitasking

Languages

English, Chinese