Programme Associate RWI China Programme

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute initiated activities in China in the mid-1990s. For more than two decades, we have worked to strengthen academic and justice institutions and networks for the promotion and protection of human rights in China. Our current programme in China is mainly focused on strengthening human rights knowledge, understanding and skills within Chinese academia. See more:

https://rwi.lu.se/china-programme/


Summary

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is currently seeking candidates for the position as Programme Associate in the China programme, based in Lund, Sweden. The position is full-time, with start date on 20 june, 2022. The initial contract will be for a period of 6 months. An existing right to work in Sweden is required. 

The Programme Associate’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative support to RWI’s international programmes to facilitate the efficient planning, implementation and follow-up of the programmes, working in particular with the RWI China Programme.The Programme Associate reports to the Director of the RWI China Programme.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities


• Assist with logistical and administrative arrangements relating to the implementation of programme activities, including: making travel arrangements; identifying and booking activity venues; communication with and necessary administrative support to resource persons, participants and partners; preparing, sourcing and ordering equipment and materials; collecting and filing activity documentation; and preparing and summarising information for reports.
• Maintain and file records of expenditure, process invoices and claims for payments and track payments relating to the carrying out of programme activities.
• Prepare periodic information on programme expenditures.
• Periodic travel to programme activity sites to facilitate the implementation of programme activities.

 

Qualifications


• At least 3-5 years of experience of relevant administrative and service-oriented work
• Relevant education/training concerning e.g. office administration, financial administration, service-oriented work and/or event planning
• Knowledge of project administration
• Strong administrative, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English and Mandarin
• Supportive of a learning organisation with a strong willingness to share knowledge
• Flexible and proactive mindset with a desire to continuously improve work performance
• Strong supportive and service-minded attitude as well as a high sense of responsibility and commitment with strong attention to detail
• Cultural sensitivity

Meriting


• Relevant college/university degree
• Experience working with international organisations and/or development cooperation
• Knowledge of contemporary political and social developments in China



Application procedure

Please provide your curriculum vitae and cover letter by clicking on "Apply" and follow the instructions. Please note that we only accept applications via the RWI website. The deadline for applications is 29 April 2022 and we continuously evaluate candidates, so please apply as soon as possible. RWI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all applicants regardless of sex/gender, disability, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or age.

For further information about the position, please contact Malin Oud, Director of the China Programme at malin.oud@rwi.lu.se.