Communication Officer at the Belgian Embassy in Beijing
Jun-02-2020 By : fcccadmin
The Embassy of Belgium in Beijing is looking for a communication officer.
Position: communication officer with translation and analytical skills for the political, economic and public diplomacy section of the Embassy of Belgium in Beijing (local staff)
Location: Embassy of Belgium, Sanlitun Dongsan Jie 3, 100600, Beijing
Deadline for application: 14/06/2020 – 23:00 (Beijing time)
Job Description
As sinologist (one of two), you are the eyes and ears of the diplomatic team of the Embassy, and first of all of the Ambassador!
- Interpretation and translation (oral and written)
- Assistance with the management of social media tools
- Review of Chinese press and contacts with journalists
- Research and report on specific issues concerning China or Belgium-China relations
- Provide logistical support for high level visits and public events
- Liaison with Chinese counterparts (government, civil society, journalists)
As a “knowledge manager”: you gather, archive, if necessary translate and analyze in a permanent way relevant information obtained via all available means in order to monitor the evolutions in the Embassy’s fields of activity or interest and acquire or reinforce knowledge in these fields.
As a “file manager”: you ensure the daily follow-up of the files entrusted to you, in order to help define the position of Belgium and secure its place in China or international organizations, and to help defend the interests of Belgium and its nationals.
Examples of tasks:
- Act as an interpreter during meetings with foreign language contributors or during exchanges with visitors, suppliers, etc
- Search for or gather and archive in an accessible manner the relevant information found: in the media; via formal or informal, internal and external contact points;
- Participate in symposiums/events organized by third parties (chambers of commerce, various consultants, etc.) in order to widen the Embassy’s network of contacts and collect useful information.
- Translate documents/information and/or write summaries in order to make them quickly accessible to the Embassy’s and the Department’s staff members.
- Gather various key elements in a coherent whole, analyze them and establish relevant links between source information and various content.
- Participate in actions of public diplomacy in order to promote the image of Belgium.
- Follow the local, Belgian and international press as well as the social networks and identify articles/information relevant to the Embassy
- Draw up a press review for staff members
- Draft and/or suggest articles or documents to disseminate (via Embassy website, social networks, press releases, newsletters, etc.)
- Contribute to practical organization or manage the practical organization of meetings, conferences, seminars, official visits or other events, held by the Embassy
Practical details
- Gross monthly salary: 21.570,06 RMB
- 1 year local contract (renewable)
- You will be part of a motivated team, where there is room for initiative and your own input
- No allowances for housing costs or holiday transportation
- Administrative, but non-financial assistance will be offered in obtaining Chinese work visa and/or permit
- Estimated starting date: September 2020
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, also evaluating the applicant’s skills and motivation. A second test comprises a written translation exercise. A final interview with the Ambassador is the last stage. Eventual administrative questions can be discussed during first rounds.
Required Degree and Competences
- Bachelor or Master degree
- Excellent command knowledge of Chinese Mandarin, both written and oral
- Excellent command of Dutch and/or French (knowledge of both languages is an asset)
- Excellent writing and oral translation and interpretation skills (CN-FR/NL-ENG-CN)
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- A great sense of discretion, meticulousness and sociability and a capacity for analysis and synthesis
- Good IT knowledge (Microsoft Office), and familiar with different social media channels.
- Teamplayer and flexible, driven and dynamic
- Any previous working experience in government administration, public service, communication, PR, translation will be considered an asset.
Applications
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter no later than 14 June 2020, 23:00 (Beijing time) to beijing@diplobel.fed.be, clearly stating ‘Communication Officer’ 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). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Export Sales Manager South East Asia
Sep-12-2016 By : fcccadmin
Lotus Bakeries is active worldwide in the indulgent and healthy snacking segment with the Lotus, Lotus Biscoff, Lotus Dinosaurus, Lotus Suzy, Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, Annas, Nākd, Trek, BEAR and Urban Fruit brands. Lotus Bakeries, with headquarters in Belgium, is a dynamic, internationally oriented company with production facilities in Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Sweden, and 17 own sales organizations in Europe, America and Asia. Lotus Bakeries also works with commercial partners in forty countries worldwide. Lotus Bakeries has approximately 1,350 employees. By maintaining a healthy balance between tradition and innovation, the Lotus brand indulges consumers with a unique range of high-quality, tasty products. With Peijnenburg and Snelle Jelle, the company is a market leader in gingerbread in the Netherlands. Under the Nākd, Trek, BEAR and Urban Fruit brands, Lotus Bakeries offers tasty snacks, manufactured from all-natural, unprocessed ingredients, with no added sugar. In 2015 the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 411.6 million. The shares of Lotus Bakeries are listed on Euronext Brussels
We are looking for an Export Sales Manager South East Asia for International Distributors (headquarters in LEMBEKE), based in Hong Kong:
Job purpose:
- Make a multi-year Sales & Marketing Plan for existing countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong)
- Mapping of new potential countries ( Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Birma, Brunei, ….); define sequence of opportunities.
- Reporting to GM and EXCO on the plan and its dynamics.
- Get in depth knowledge of the commercial partner (country, retail landscape, OOH/FS landscape, competitive environment, levers for growth,…. ); making a Sales & Marketing Plan; using insights and concepts from the Area ID
- Marketing Manager to help and support our commercial partner in making and executing Sales & Marketing Plans.
- Have business reviews with partners and follow up on reporting, define actions based on the results and analyses.
- Screen partners, advice to change partners and advice on potentially new partners to GM.
- Set pricing for the region; take full P&L responsibility for the area.
Your profile:
- 5-10 years in a similar role
- Knowledge of International business is preferable
- Knowledge of SAP
- Strong inter-cultural intelligence: very high level of empathy for other cultures, religions, values, life style,…
- Communicator: strong in communication with partners, line managers and team
- Entrepreneurial spirit: gets energy from creating new opportunities, looking for new and different inroads. Not afraid to start from scratch.
- Result Driven: Focus on the execution of plans and high drive to exceed targets and objectives.
- Independent: Can work alone and is willing to go the extra mile.
- Flexibility: eager and willing to travel in the region and on certain occasions to Europe. Fluent in English and Dutch
- Languages: English (Fluent oral and in writing), Dutch (Fluent), French, German, …
Our offer:
- An exciting and challenging job in a pleasant working environment.
- A function allowing independence and responsibility.
- A competitive salary with an extensive package of fringe benefits
Interested?
CrossInternational is exclusively managing this vacancy. If interested, please send your CV to hanne.watte@crossint.eu
General Manager Shanghai
Jul-04-2016 By : fcccadmin
CFR Global Executive Search is a growing equity based alliance of like-minded independent search companies with more than 300 consultants over 35 countries, working on recruitment and selection assignments for middle and high level positions. For her activities in China the vacancy is open for M/F as GENERAL MANAGER SHANGHAI.
You will let the activities of CFR China flourish by taking care of your relations with the other CFR offices worldwide and by extending the clientele of Chinese and Western companies in China.
You will only succeed if you have expertise in managerial and commercial functions with P&L responsibilities. This will be the key to find trust with clients in China and the partners of CFR who will introduce you to their clients who have vacancies in China. Fluent knowledge of Mandarin and English is a must. Being of Chinese nationality is an advantage.
Your alertness for expectations and needs of clients can offer many opportunities. Important clients will ask you personally to execute the competency analysis for senior levels and to advise, to set up workshops, to give coaching and training. Besides that you control conscientiously the quality and output of your teams. Creativity and perseverance are important features of your personality as well as the power to inspire and to motivate.
You are responsible for the budget and report the figures of turnover and cash flow to the current Managing Director. He will guide you during the transfer. He is available for advise and support.
A salary with profit sharing is provided as well as a company car and possibility of partnership.
Mail your CV to Christine Van Velthoven, CEO of CFR Global Executive Search; Christine.vanvelthoven@cpm-hrm.be who will evaluate the CVs together with Haoguang Zhu, Managing Director of CFR-China.
Representative China Platform (Province of East Flanders – University Ghent) Beijing office
Oct-20-2014 By : fcccadmin
The University of Ghent has a full-time vacancy for a representative in Beijing pursuant to the “Agreement between the Province of East Flanders and UGhent on a common representation in Beijing (China)”. The tasks of the representative include acting as a liaison in China for the University of Ghent and the Province of East Flanders and to identify opportunities for companies of East Flanders, among others. Candidates are requested to send their cv and motivation letter by e-mail by October 31, 2014 to: Isabelle De Coen (isabelle.decoen@ugent.be), tel. 09 264 70 30, Peter De Steur (peter.de.steur@oost-vlaanderen.be), tel. 09 267 86 85. More information about this vacancy is available on the FCCC website.
Operations Manager Reynaers Aluminium
Sep-15-2014 By : fcccadmin
Working at Reynaers. A challenge worth taking up.
Reynaers Aluminium was established in 1965 in Belgium and specialises in the development and marketing of innovative aluminium systems for building industry: windows, doors, sliding systems, conservatories, curtain walls and brise-soleil. We develop, market and distribute aluminium systems for new-build and renovation projects worldwide. Reynaers in China is a fully operational entity with local sourcing and sales in since 2005. Currently more than 20 people, HQ in Shanghai with warehouse & insulation plant in Jiangsu province.
To support our growth strategy in China we are looking for an Operations Manager.
Duties & responsibilities
- The successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager with a dotted line into the Global purchasing structure and will be responsible for:
- Local sourcing, supply chain and logistics, Quality Control, customer
- services,
- Warehouse and production,
- ERP,
- Daily management of his team,
- Developing and managing supplier base for sourcing aluminium
- extrusions, accessories, gaskets, surface treatment, find new suppliers,
- Developing and implementing strategies and principles to drive cost/quality/service/KPI of suppliers in close collaboration with Global
- purchasing team,
- Implement and manage Quality Control system,
- Communication with customers,
- Monitor and constantly improve performance towards customers,
- Communication with related departments HQ in Belgium.
Requirements
Education:
- You are a master, or engineer, or equal experience in manufacturing and supply chain.
Experience:
- At least 6 year managerial experience in the field of operations or supply chain preferably in windows and doors, building materials or construction related industries. Experience in the aluminium industry is a plus.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Proven record in logistics organizations, operations, supply chain and people management
- Ambitious and positively assertive in your approach
- You are skilled in planning & follow up
- You handle projects and manage people in a result oriented and communicative way and are able to make decisions quickly from a helicopter point of view,
- Negotiation is a key skill together with analysis capabilities,
- You are able to work in a team and proficient in using standard IT tools
- The face to face contact in the field is important for your function
- Frequent travel is expected both within as outside China
- Entrepreneurial attitude
Languages:
- Fluent knowledge of English is a requirement. Knowledge of Chinese will be considered a big advantage.
The selected candidate will be part of local senior management team, based in Shanghai and will be traveling within country and abroad according to the business needs.
Interested to apply? Please send your CV to albertas.jerusevicius@reynaers.com
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