Environmental Policy Expert (m/f/d) EU-China Cooperation on Environment and Green Economy

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is implementing the EU-funded tender „EU-China Cooperation on Environment and Green Economy”.

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.

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Environmental Policy Expert will provide technical advice and support to the implementation of various activities. She/he will support the identification of technical content (topics, stakeholders, short-term experts, etc.), drafting of specific ToRs, monitoring and reporting on the technical activities, etc.

Qualification and skills

• University Degree, 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.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• High proficiency of Chinese and of English (oral and written), at least at CERF-level C1 to be demonstrated by certificate or by past relevant experience.

General Professional experience

• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in a subject/area relevant to the scope of the assignment, such as environment, green economy, climate change, etc.

Specific professional experience

• Preferably at least 6, but minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience in China, working on policy analysis or research type of tasks in the field of environment, or climate change or green economy.
• Preferably at least 5, but minimum 3 years of experience in project implementation, assuming similar roles in supporting policy and technical exchanges and collaboration between China and international communities/stakeholders.

In addition to the minimum requirements described above, the following assets apply. The assets will not form a basis for the rejection of an offer but will be used to further assess the strengths of a key expert that meets the minimum requirements:

• Good knowledge, backed up by academic and/or professional experience, of EU and/or EU Member States’ environmental cooperation with China.
• Knowledge and experience of following up multilateral environmental agenda and related discussions, in format of producing analysis and short papers, organizing seminars with key stakeholders, etc.

The Environmental Policy Expert is expected to work full-time (220 days per year) during the project duration until March 2028.

At least 80% of the time should be spent in the operational base of the project, i.e. Beijing, China.

This position is suited to a full time position.

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Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.

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