Full-time/Part-time: Full-time 
Location: Beijing The Delegations of German Industry & Commerce in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou represent the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) in China and are part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK). Their primary focus is on promoting bilateral trade and investment while advocating for the overall economic interests of Germany on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Delegations maintain close contact with government representatives and facilitate over 80 meetings each year with the aim to create a favorable environment for German companies to grow and prosper. They work in close cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce in China and the German Industry and Commerce Greater China Co. Ltd. to provide support for German enterprises and their local partners.
To support the AHK Greater China Government Affairs & Advocacy Team, we are currently looking for an experienced and committed Senior Manager Economic Policy (m/f)
About the position
- Shape our advocacy agenda towards the Chinese and German government and pinpoint challenges and opportunities within the economic policy landscape for over 5,000 German companies in China.
- Provide valuable economic policy analysis which serves as a basis for decision-making for German companies in China.
- You will identify and initiate actions around crucial policy topics which drive Sino-German relations.
- You will be liaising closely with the German, foreign, and Chinese business community in China to exchange on current issues.
- You will drive projects and topics forward, including gathering input from the business community and drafting a range of publications, such as advocacy papers.
- You will compile targeted and fast-response information and analysis for various Chinese and German stakeholders, including economic policy and economic indicators.
- You will develop engaging and convincing talking points, speeches, and presentations for representing the German companies interests at high-level meetings with Chinese and German government stakeholders as well as for briefing C-level company representatives.
- You will be responsible for managing the communication of our advocacy publications across various channels and stakeholders, collaborating closely with the corporate communications team.
- You will prepare content for the media in close cooperation with the media relations team.
- Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in China Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Politics, Law, or another academic field relevant for this position
- 3 to 5 years of working experience in a similar or related field
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of Sino-German economic relations and the Chinese business environment
- Ability to navigate political sensitivities and to work in a fast-paced environment as well as high flexibility in adapting to projects as they arise
- Excellent communication skills, executive-level writing and editing skills
- A structured work approach and high attention to detail
- Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and ability to observe confidentiality
- MS Office proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel etc.)
- Excellent German and English language skills required (written and verbal), fluency in Mandarin (written and verbal) preferred.
What we offer
- Being able to shape Sino-German relations.
- Being at the center of the Sino-German political and business community.
- Being part of AHK’s highly motivated China-wide GA & Advocacy Team.
- Being able to develop quickly and shape the position further.
- Being in a lively working environment with around 130 Chinese and international colleagues in our China-wide offices.
- Being part of the German chamber network worldwide with 140 offices in 90+ countries.
If you are interested in this position, please send your application including a statement on your salary expectations to career@china.ahk.de in English or German. Please insert the title “Senior Manager Economic Policy” in the subject line and attach all relevant application documents (CV, motivation letter including salary expectation, university certificates, employer references etc.) in one small size pdf file.
We are looking forward to your application!