Job description
Job description
An internship position is available at the European Chamber’s Shanghai Office. The intern will assist the Government Affairs Department.
Key responsibilities include monitoring the industrial and trade developments in China and the EU; responding to inquiries on Chinese laws, regulations and policies, and supporting line manager to organize the activities between the European industry and the Chinese authorities. The position also involves supporting the line managers with the coordination and organization of Working Group meetings as well as with the drafting of the European Business in Shanghai Position Paper.
The internship presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience within the areas that the Chamber is involved in, including lobbying, events and organizing Working Group meetings with European industry.
Specific Duties
Government Affairs Support:
1. Assist with the drafting of the annual Position Paper (the key lobby facility and publication of the Chamber).
2. Collect and collate member comments on legislation drafts in response to calls for comments from various ministries.
3. Draft legislation/policy briefings and newsletters.
4. Conduct regulatory and market research.
Administrative Support:
1. Assist with organising working group and high-level meetings / public events, including invitation, registration, meeting minutes and other logistical aspects.
2. Track lobby activities.
3. Assist with English-Chinese translation and occasional interpretation.
Other tasks as required.
Internship Project:
1. To make the Chamber experience of our interns in the GA department more interesting and valuable, interns are kindly invited to give a presentation on a working group-related topic they have chosen and researched in advance.
2. We look forward to hearing your insights into challenging topics!
Skills & experience
Skills & experience
- Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Background in law, business, economics, political science, international relations, languages or other relevant areas are preferred.
- Basic understanding of the Chinese government structure and legislation process.
- Industry knowledge, strong personal interest and/or previous experience in advocacy is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, proactivity, excellent communicator).
- Computer literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
How to apply
How to apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter in both Chinese and English, with the email subject named as "GA Internship Application" to sh_internship@europeanchamber.com.cn.
In the cover letter, please include details of your availability and student status. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
This internship runs for a period of up to six months. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor or postgraduate programme and willing to work from the office for at least four days per week for three to six months. Foreign applicants are required to hold valid residence permit allowing him/her to take internship in China. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The internship is unpaid for the first three months. Basic allowance will be provided, if the internship is extended beyond the initial three months. Foreign interns are not allowed to get any stipend in China according to Chinese regulations.
Upon successful completion of the internship, a recommendation letter will be provided.