Student Assistant - Political and Protocol Affairs

Would you like to work the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China, one of the biggest Danish diplomatic missions abroad?

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China is looking for an energetic Chinese student for a position as our part-time Political and Protocol Affairs Student Assistant to start as soon as possible. Please see detailed information below:

Job Description

As a Political and Protocol Affairs Student Assistant, you will be closely working with the Governance team to contribute to our political and protocol-related work. Your main tasks will include:

• Data collection
• Contribution to and participation in writing reports
• Chinese – English translation both in oral and writing
• Take part in the planning and execution of important meetings/events and high-level visits
• Ad hoc assignments.

You will have to be able to commit to 20 hours per week to be present at work at the Embassy physically, minimum 8 months, preferably 12 months (working hours will be planned based on the schedule together with the selected candidates)

Stipend: 200RMB per 8 hours work day

Preferred Qualifications

The job is open for applicants who currently study at a university. We prefer you to have the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a BA or MA programme, major in English, Political Science or international relations.
• Good command of written English and Chinese; Holder of CATTI-Level II certificate (oral English) is a plus.
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Good overviewing and planning skills as well as an ability to sense important details
• Structured approach to assignments

• Responsible, inquisitive and creative

Application

To apply for the position, please send your CV and cover letter in English and Chinese explaining why you are the right candidate for the job to [email protected]. Please ensure to including answers to below three questions in your cover letter: 1) Why you are applying for the position; 2) If you can commit for the position 8-12 months if hired; 3) your plan after graduation. In addition, please share 2-3 reference/recommendation letters with the contacts of your referees.

The subject box of the e-mail should read “Political and Protocol Affairs Student Assistant – Governance Team”. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Ms Chen Chen [email protected]. 

Important information

To be considered for this job a clean criminal record is required if the candidate has passed the interview.