Consular Assistant at the Embassy of Belgium in Beijing
Jan-08-2019 By : fcccadmin
The Embassy of Belgium in Beijing is looking for a Consular Assistant
Position: administrative assistant with communicational skills (local staff) for the consular section
Location: Embassy of Belgium, San Li Tun Lu, 6, 100600, Beijing
Deadline for application: 11/01/2019 – 23:00 (Beijing time)
Job Description
As assistant to the Consuls, you are the first and main point of contact for the Belgian community. You handle the administrative files of the registered Belgians living in P.R. of China or Mongolia and mainly deal with their:
- Registration at the Embassy
- ID or passports applications
- Requests for consular certificates
- Notarial acts
- Nationality cases
As a “front office operative”: you welcome and receive the frontline questions, requests and documents of Belgian or foreign citizens in order to provide a response or immediate help or to convey/transmit them to the Consuls. You represent the consular section at the consular counter and receive the applications of Belgian and foreign citizens, while providing a client-oriented service.
As a “back office operative”: you prepare, encode and monitor the evolution of applications according to the procedures and regulations in force in order to support the Embassy in consular activities.
Examples of tasks:
• Inform the Belgian citizens about the documents needed, regulations and procedures, timescales, etc.
• Inform and answer requests of citizens by e-mail and telephone; if necessary, forward them to the Consuls
• Receive and examine the documents presented (Check documents and complete applications, if necessary by contacting the applicant. Check the authenticity of documents if necessary. Give an initial opinion to the Consuls on the basis of the documents and contacts with the applicant)
• Conduct relevant interviews (for example, marriages of convenience)
• Register files in the appropriate software tools and according to the rules in force
• Inform the applicants of the outcome of their application
• Prepare the applications,
• Ensure the daily follow-up of citizens’ requests and applications
• Prepare consular certificates and various acts and documents concerning nationality, public records, etc
• Contribute to the organization of elections for Belgians in PR China
• Update various databases, including the crisis database, embassy website with new instructions, etc.
• Draft various communications under the consuls’ supervision
• Prepare/complete files for meetings, missions, etc.
• Assist in the organization of activities hosted by the consular department such as information sessions, national day and other celebrations
Practical details
- Gross monthly salary: 14.000 RMB
- 1 year local contract (renewable)
- No allowances for housing costs or holiday
- transportation
- Non-financial assistance will be offered in obtaining
- Chinese work visa and/or permit
- Estimated starting date: 1 March 2019
Selection Procedure
After a pre-screening based on CV and cover letter, the selection procedure will comprise an oral test measuring competences in French, Dutch, English and Chinese. A second test is an interview which evaluates the applicant’s skills and motivation. Eventual administrative questions can be discussed during this interview.
Required Degree and Competences
- Bachelor or Master degree
- Excellent command of Dutch and French, both written and oral
- Excellent command of English and at least a working knowledge of Chinese Mandarin
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- A great sense of discretion, meticulousness and sociability
- A capacity for analysis and synthesis
- Good IT knowledge (Microsoft Office)
- Any previous working experience in government administration, public service, communication, PR, office management will be considered an asset.
Applications
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter no later than 11 January 2019, 23:00 (Beijing time) to beijing@diplobel.fed.be, clearly stating ‘Consular Assistant’ in the subject line. In the meantime, for any questions related to this position, please contact the embassy by email (beijing@diplobel.fed.be) or by telephone (+86 10 6532 1736).
Administrative and Logistics Assistant at the Embassy of Belgium in Beijing
Aug-29-2017 By : fcccadmin
The Embassy of Belgium in Beijing is looking for an Administrative and Logistics Assistant
Position: Administrative and Logistics Assistant (local staff)
Location: Embassy of Belgium, San Li Tun Lu 6, 100600, Beijing
Salary: Contractual position, paid accordingly to local conditions
Deadline: 08/09/2017, 17:00 (Beijing time)
Job description
- Assisting in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Embassy
compound; - Providing logistic support to Embassy staff;
- Assisting in the management of events organised by the Embassy or at the
Embassy compound (e.g. exhibitions, receptions, seminars); - Contacting Chinese entities (authorities, external suppliers and companies);
- Managing the inventory of the Embassy compound;
- Acting as contact person for the maintenance of ICT material and systems;
- Acting as contact person for the safety and security of the Embassy compound;
- Other ad-hoc administrative tasks such as supporting occasionally the consular section in providing consular assistance to Belgians and/or delivering visa.
Qualifications
- Very fluent in Chinese (Mandarin, both written and oral skills);
- Excellent command of Dutch and/or French (knowledge of both languages is an asset);
- Excellent command of English;
- General ICT skills (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, internet, e-mail) and
technical ICT knowledge for the maintenance of operational ICT material and systems; - Good understanding of operational systems (i.e. water, electricity) and of logistics;
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team;
- Having an eye for details and a meticulous approach;
- Showing flexibility and a high-degree of multi-tasking;
- Possessing good communication, social and organisational skills with a service minded and positive attitude.
Application
To apply for this position, please send your resume (curriculum vitae) and cover letter no later than 8th September 2017, 17:00 (Beijing Time) to beijing@diplobel.fed.be, clearly stating “Administrative and Logistics Assistant” in the subject line. In the meantime, for any question related to this position, please contact the embassy by email (beijing@diplobel.fed.be) or by telephone (+86 10 6532 1736).
Management Trainee Quality for the Chinese market
Apr-10-2017 By : fcccadmin
Company:
The Belgian Pork Group is a network of 6 Belgian companies specialized in the production, Processing and marketing of pork meat products. It’s the biggest slaughter- and processing group of Belgium, and exports a significant part of the production to more than 50 countries worldwide.
With the specialization in automation of the different units of processing and the control of the full chain in the processing of pork meat, we offer unique possibilities to the customers.
The Belgian Pork Group strongly invests in animal welfare, quality and food safety. Every unit has achieved the highest standards and –certificates. The traceability of food together with prevention are the essential elements in the quality system.
Function:
As the Management Trainee Quality for the Chinese market, you are responsible for the quality of the meat products exported to the Chinese market. You have a strong affinity with meat products. This helps you in knowing exactly what the Chinese customer wants, by doing this you further strengthen the relationship with the customers.
You already live in Belgium, or are willing to relocate. Within Belgium, you are willing to not only work from the main office in Westrozebeke, but are also willing to work from the other Belgian sites, controlling the meat exports for correct labelling, packaging and slicing. Furthermore, you aid the sales during fairs.
You are meticulous, communicative and customer-oriented. You give feedback to the Belgian Pork Group sales & quality staff on your findings, suggest improvements and are also the go-between between the Chinese customers and Belgian Pork Group, translating what the customer wants into possibilities.
Background:
- You have a diploma in bio-engineering, or equivalent
- You recently graduated
- Mandarin is your mother tongue, English is your second language.
- You have a work permit for Belgium
- You already live in Belgium, or are willing to relocate.
- You have an international driver’s license
Personality:
- Quality-driven: no detail escapes you
- Communicative
- Open
- Result-oriented
What can the Belgian Pork Group offer you? A challenging, new function within the BPG group with real responsibilities. Adequate salary with additional fringe benefits and housing near the main office. This is a temporary function for a maximum of 2 years.
Interested? Do you recognize yourself in this description? Then, send your CV and a short motivation to CPM, Mrs. Sarah Bols, sarah.bols@cpm-hrm.be, 09 231 42 42. You will be answered swiftly and discretely.
Job opening for engineering candidate
Aug-24-2015 By : fcccadmin
We are looking for a candidate with the following profile. The start date of the job is July 2015, this position is for several years and the contract form is open for discussion. Please contact Zhiwei Song (acpb.zhiwei.song@gmail.com, tel: +32-475-406325) for further discussion.
Candidate Profile
- Education in engineering
- More than 10 years technical experience in plastic pipes, fittings and accessories for plumbing, drainage, gas transportation and heating
- More than 5 years experience in market developments in the field of plastic pipes, fittings and accessories
- More than 5 years experience in management (product & service management / R&D management, etc.)
- Willing to travel within Europe and travel to China from time to time
- Fluent in English both oral and written, Chinese, Dutch, French and German are plus
- Good communicator, team player, open to other cultures, creative and decisive
- Acting in a professional way
General Manager BenCham Shanghai
Aug-03-2015 By : fcccadmin
The Benelux Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai Chapter (BENCHAM Shanghai) is looking for a new General Manager in Shanghai.
Very talented business professional (M/F) in building relations with people, companies, diplomatic corps, government agencies in the business community relating to Benelux and China; with excellent leadership and management skills; very well motivated and well connected; Candidate should be available at short notice in Shanghai.
Mission: To manage, promote and further develop the activities of the Chamber, whose main objective is to serve the interests of its members. Achieving this includes the organization of content-driven seminars, matchmaking opportunities, information and experience sharing and strengthening the Benelux business club community in Shanghai. These activities are accomplished in close collaboration with the Consulates General of the three countries, the Benelux business community (at large) in China and abroad, and towards local institutions and Chambers of Commerce.
Respond by sending your CV, photo, expected salary and personal assessment questions (100 to 200 words to each question) to Mr. Piter de Jong, Piter.De.Jong@Asia.ING.com Mr. Tom Schutyser, Tom@bencham.org.
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