卡特中心招聘美中关系高级项目助理
卡特中心副总裁办公室正在招聘美中关系高级项目助理。卡特中心是美国非政府、非盈利组织，1982年由美国第39任总统吉米·卡特和他的夫人共同创建。卡特中心最早与中国的合作始于上世纪90年代初，合作机构是中国残疾人联合会。1998年，应中国民政部邀请，卡特中心开始观摩中国农村的基层治理，并于2002年推出中文《中国选举与治理网站》。2012年，应中国领导人的要求，卡特中心在中国的项目转向增加中美两国人民的相互理解、稳定双边关系和寻求双方在第三方的合作。卡特中心美中关系项目包括主办年度吉米·卡特美中关系论坛、编辑和维护双语《中美印象网站》、编写美中关系研究报告和组织其他旨在稳定和改善美中双边关系的其他活动。
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SUMMARY:
- The Senior Program Associate organizes, coordinates, and plans operational facets of projects under the Senior Associate Director, and the Vice President for Peace Programs;
- Supports major projects within the China Focus, including the design, day-to-day management, and implementation of online engagement initiatives (e.g., U.S.-China Perception Monitor), Track II dialogues and events, and research reports;
- Supports budget management, development of proposals, technical and donor reports, fundraising, and public relation;
- Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program;
- Conducts public-facing research and writing, including reports and speeches, to support the China Focus’ online engagement initiatives and Carter Center staff;
- Writes, edits, and solicits content and communication materials, including website content, newsletters, and specialized project/program reports, for the China Focus;
- And may supervise staff, interns, work-study students, and volunteers.
- Includes occasional international and domestic travel.
- Due to travel requirements, Hostile Environment Awarenes Training (HEAT) will be required.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Designs, implements, coordinates operational facets of a specific program and its related activities.
- Manages work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency.
- Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program.
- May plan, administer or monitor the program’s budget, financial management, and/or grants.
- Takes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams.
- May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals.
- Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are fact-based and comply with regulations.
- Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards.
- May supervise staff.
- Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in political science, international studies, Chinese studies, or related field. 1-2 years working on issues related to U.S.-China relations or Chinese politics.
Strong collaborative problem solving and analytic skills, a high level of personal energy and the ability to work in a team setting are essential.
Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills that deliver measurable results are crucial.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and facility with computers are a must.
Prior living, studying, or working experience in China is desirable.
Strong familiarity with Chinese politics and U.S.-China relations.
Knowledge or experience with public opinion research is a plus. Knowledge or experience with Chinese social media is a plus.
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I am a Ph.D. of political science from University of Cincinnti, and am currently a professor of political science in Xi’an, China.