Team Lead- China Public and Cultural Diplomacy
Team Leader:
(Public/cultural diplomacy and/or or strategic communications specialist)The Team Leader plays a crucial role in the success of a three-year program set to begin in 2024, which will involve overseeing the delivery of programming in China.
This role is based in Beijing, China.
What you will do:
Be responsible for meeting project objectives, leading the team to deliver results, and ensuring that all objectives, deliverables, and outcomes are met while adhering to EU operational, commercial, and reporting requirements.
Manage and oversee a team of long-term and short-term experts and local staff and act as a representative for the Public and Cultural Diplomacy Project to government officials, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
What you will need:
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills required for communicating convincingly in a trust-building manner with a wide range of stakeholders.
Proven familiarity with new/multi/social media and event management
Strong reporting and article drafting skills.
Strong and proven people management skills to lead, motivate, and manage multi-cultural teams and individuals towards delivering high-quality results.
Strong computer literacy skills.
Very strong project management skills and solution-oriented attitude
Eye for detail and accuracy, to ensure high-quality standards for the implementation and impact of all activities.
Basic knowledge of statistics/data collection and analysis and ability to draw useful insights from the activities performance to increase and improve future activities.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
In the absence of a master's degree, equivalent professional experience of at least 3 years in addition to the requirement of at least 10 years of general professional experience.
High proficiency of written and spoken English at C1 level or equivalent.
5
years of specific professional experience (included in the 10 years of general
10
years of general professional experience relevant to the scope of the assignment.
Professional experience in one or more of the following fields:
public diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, and strategic communications.
2
years of experience in a management/leadership position.
2
years of working experience in China
Provision of expertise of minimum one (1) year in at least one (1) project implying the knowledge of European Union affairsPreferred
Qualifications:
Proven deep familiarity with EU policies, EU values and EU public diplomacy.
Experience in working with the public diplomacy sector in China, with networks of Chinese and European media, cultural operators and other relevant organizations active in public and cultural diplomacy.
Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin ChineseWorking at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but were not your typical consultants.
We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive.
We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities.
Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
Learn more about what we dohttps:
//www.
icf.
com/ and our commitment to inclusionhttps:
//www.
icf.
com/company/about/diversity-inclusion.
/>About us:
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day.
Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe.
We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive.
We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities.
Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
Learn more about what we do ( https:
//www.
icf.
com/) and our commitment to inclusion (https:
//www.
icf.
com/company/about/diversity-inclusion).
The benefits of joining ICF:
Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive.
When you join our team, youll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.
We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.
To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.
We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called You Matter, which awards points as a thank you for your work achievements.
These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.
ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:
Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
Dental insurance and an online GP service.
25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.
GB Remote Office (GB99) Need help? We're here:
email protected About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants.
At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives.
We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges.
Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future.
Learn more at icf.
com ( https:
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icf.
com%2F&a=icf.
com).
Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Chinese Communication Computer Literacy Data Collection Diplomacy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(Public/cultural diplomacy and/or or strategic communications specialist)The Team Leader plays a crucial role in the success of a three-year program set to begin in 2024, which will involve overseeing the delivery of programming in China.
This role is based in Beijing, China.
What you will do:
Be responsible for meeting project objectives, leading the team to deliver results, and ensuring that all objectives, deliverables, and outcomes are met while adhering to EU operational, commercial, and reporting requirements.
Manage and oversee a team of long-term and short-term experts and local staff and act as a representative for the Public and Cultural Diplomacy Project to government officials, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
What you will need:
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills required for communicating convincingly in a trust-building manner with a wide range of stakeholders.
Proven familiarity with new/multi/social media and event management
Strong reporting and article drafting skills.
Strong and proven people management skills to lead, motivate, and manage multi-cultural teams and individuals towards delivering high-quality results.
Strong computer literacy skills.
Very strong project management skills and solution-oriented attitude
Eye for detail and accuracy, to ensure high-quality standards for the implementation and impact of all activities.
Basic knowledge of statistics/data collection and analysis and ability to draw useful insights from the activities performance to increase and improve future activities.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
In the absence of a master's degree, equivalent professional experience of at least 3 years in addition to the requirement of at least 10 years of general professional experience.
High proficiency of written and spoken English at C1 level or equivalent.
5
years of specific professional experience (included in the 10 years of general
10
years of general professional experience relevant to the scope of the assignment.
Professional experience in one or more of the following fields:
public diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, and strategic communications.
2
years of experience in a management/leadership position.
2
years of working experience in China
Provision of expertise of minimum one (1) year in at least one (1) project implying the knowledge of European Union affairsPreferred
Qualifications:
Proven deep familiarity with EU policies, EU values and EU public diplomacy.
Experience in working with the public diplomacy sector in China, with networks of Chinese and European media, cultural operators and other relevant organizations active in public and cultural diplomacy.
Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin ChineseWorking at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but were not your typical consultants.
We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive.
We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities.
Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
Learn more about what we dohttps:
//www.
icf.
com/ and our commitment to inclusionhttps:
//www.
icf.
com/company/about/diversity-inclusion.
/>About us:
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day.
Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe.
We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive.
We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities.
Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
Learn more about what we do ( https:
//www.
icf.
com/) and our commitment to inclusion (https:
//www.
icf.
com/company/about/diversity-inclusion).
The benefits of joining ICF:
Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive.
When you join our team, youll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.
We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.
To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.
We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called You Matter, which awards points as a thank you for your work achievements.
These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.
ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:
Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
Dental insurance and an online GP service.
25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.
GB Remote Office (GB99) Need help? We're here:
email protected About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants.
At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives.
We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges.
Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future.
Learn more at icf.
com ( https:
//c212.
net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3731098-1&h=2556622195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.
icf.
com%2F&a=icf.
com).
Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Chinese Communication Computer Literacy Data Collection Diplomacy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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