JOB VACANCY
PRESS, INFORMATION & CULTURAL SECTION
(Chinese National)
The Delegation of the European Commission intends to recruit a Chinese national to reinforce the 
Press, Information & Cultural Section. The mandate of this section is to raise the profile of the 
European Union in China. The team of four staff members in the section is responsible for providing 
information and maintaining contacts with the press and general public, coordinating the EU presence 
in different fora, and enhancing the visibility of the EU in China through events and cultural activities.

Specific responsibilities will include:

The new officer will be involved in three main areas of work, the most important of which will be the 
planning, implementation and management of events and cultural activities undertaken by the section 
in Beijing and other provinces and municipalities. 

The officer will also be responsible for overseeing development of the Delegation website (English and 
Chinese) and intranet and ensuring that both of these important communication tools are regularly 
updated with new and topical information. 

The officer will also be expected to support the existing staff by becoming involved in the daily work of 
the section, in particular during high level visits from Brussels and other key events such as bilateral 
summits. 

Profile required

The event management element of the job will involve working closely with government bodies and 
other external partners around the country as well as staff involved in running and promoting the over 
40 development and co-operation programmes funded by the EU in China. This work requires a self 
motivated person with exceptional communication and organizational skills. A proven track record in 
event management and the ability to generate fresh ideas are also important. 

Although technical support in developing and updating the website and intranet will be provided 
experience in this field would be a significant advantage. 

Exceptional communication skills in both English and Chinese, written and verbal are a must. 

In general, the new officer must be able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and adapt to 
constantly to varying priorities. Some travelling will be required within China.

Specific requirements include

· University degree in Social Sciences (preferably English) or 3 years of relevant work experience
· Excellent oral and written English and Chinese. Excellent presentation and communication skills.
· Proven capacity to coordinate events/project, and experience in event management.
· Capacity to act as interpreter (English/Chinese) is an asset, as will be any additional European 
languages (especially French)
· Knowledge of international affairs, or the EU in particular, is an important asset


What we offer

A challenging position in a small dynamic team. Ideal for young, energetic candidates eager to get 
international exposure and PR experience. The position will allow you to propose initiatives, and carry 
them out with high degree of autonomy. 

Deadline for applications: 4pm on Friday July 9th.
Interested parties are invited to send a CV and covering letter to Annabel Egan (Press Officer) at: 
annabel.egan@cec.eu.int or fax: 65324342. 

Postal address:
Delegation of the European Commission
15 Dongzhimenwai Dajie.
Sanlitun 100600 Beijing, China 

Tel. 65324443 ext 269.

The first round of interviews will be carried out in Beijing during the week commencing July 12. The 
new officer will be expected to be in place by early August.