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Asia Busness Intern: Pacific Bridge Medical


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Pacific Bridge Medical (PBM) is an international consulting company that focuses on business in Asia. They are currently seeking an individual who is interested in Asian business issues for a paid internship position.  This is an outstanding opportunity to be a key player at the company and to learn in a fast-paced business environment.

For more information, check out the PBM website, and email jacobchen@pacificbridgemedical.com to apply.

 

 

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PILnet seeking Director for China (Country Director), Beijing, China  

 

Deadline of application: December 31, 2011

PILnet is an international organization that envisions a world where rule of law, as developed and supported within a wide variety of countries, delivers justice and protects human rights. PILnet connects with local partners to develop the institutions essential to rights-respecting societies. It inspires lawyers to serve the public interest, strengthens the ability of civil society to help shape law and policy and makes formal systems of justice more accessible. In addition to its New York headquarters, PILnet conducts its work from offices in Budapest, Moscow, and maintains a presence in Beijing.   

PILnet has three major objectives in China: 1) to help expand the scope and effectiveness of public interest law networks advancing the rights of women, migrants and other vulnerable populations in China; 2) to promote the provision of pro bono legal services to public interest organizations by developing a clearinghouse to match them with law firms; and, 3) to develop the career paths of students and lawyers so that they can more effectively engage in public interest advocacy. For more information on PILnet’s work, please visit our website at www.pilnet.org.

The Country Director will be responsible for PILnet’s program in mainland China and Hong Kong, overseeing all activities, contributing significantly to further program development and fundraising, and representing PILnet to donors and other partners. Leading candidates will be lawyers with demonstrated expertise and interest in legal reform and public interest law in China, as well as strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  

Key responsibilities

Strategy Development & Program Management
• Primary responsibility, in close consultation with the Executive Director, for strategy, program development and fundraising for PILnet’s work in mainland China and Hong Kong.
• Supervise the implementation of multiple grants with various timelines and ensure that effective project cycle management methods and principles are applied, including monitoring and evaluation.
• Oversee implementation of PILnet projects in mainland China and Hong Kong, including:  
- Working closely with local partners on planning and organizing workshops on public interest litigation and advocacy.
- Overseeing pro bono clearinghouse and building law firm constituency.
- Monitoring partners’ progress on joint activities.
- Managing additional projects as they develop.
• Liaise regularly with headquarters staff on status of projects and conduct internal monitoring, evaluation and report writing.
• Draft external reports to donors and external communications for website and other publication.
• Provide technical assistance to partner organizations, particularly outside Beijing.
• Represent PILnet to donors, international and local NGOs, other partners, and government officials.
• Recruit and vet Chinese applicants to PILnet’s International Fellows program and maintain network of alumni.
• Report occasionally to PILnet’s Board of Directors.
• Work with the Executive Director to nurture the engagement of the China Committee of PILnet’s Pro Bono Council.

Management & Administration
• Supervise small team of professionals and hire other staff as needed.
• Oversee financial management of office, including the preparation of regular financial reports.
• Ensure that all personnel practices and other PILnet activities in China are consistent with Chinese law and adhere to PILnet’s policies.
• Regularly liaise with PILnet senior staff in Moscow, Budapest and NY on management, programmatic, financial and other matters.

Qualifications
• A law degree.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience.
• Significant project management experience.  
• Demonstrated expertise and interest in legal reform and public interest law in China.  
• Superlative communication skills, including fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently within mainland China and to Hong Kong, as well as visit other PILnet offices regularly.

Application instructions

To apply: Please email a resume, brief cover letter and two writing samples, to chinacountrydirector@pilnet.org . Please include salary requirements.

Only those offered interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

PILnet is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.


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Research Assistant Position for Spring 2012

 

Visiting Professor Yasuaki Onuma from Tokyo University wishes to hire a student research assistant for the spring semester.  Ideal candidates would understand Japanese and have at least a minimum knowledge of international law.  Interested students should send a resume and the hours they would be available to work to the Office of Transnational Programs at transnational@law.georgetown.edu.

 

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ICCR Fellowship Programme

Dear Indialist members,

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations welcomes applications for its Fellowship Programme.

The idea of the Fellowship Programme was conceived by the ICCR keeping in view the great deal of interest that scholars worldwide have in India and its cultural, philosophical and intellectual heritage. It was proposed that 30 fellowships would be awarded to scholars recommended by Indian Embassies abroad based upon the scholar's strong academic credentials and a significant number of publications and research studies on India-related subjects. 

The selected Fellow receives a Fellowship of $3000/- pm and is affiliated to any Indian University, think tank or NGO desired by him or her. Thus, while in India, the scholar has the opportunity to interact with teaching faculty, students, writers and other fellows and also participates in conferences, seminars and lectures organised by the Council.

Applications must be submitted through the Indian Embassy in Washington. If you are interested in applying, please contact me.

Best regards,

Phil Thomas

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Philip Thomas
Program Manager, International Initiatives
Office of the Provost
Georgetown University
Phone 202.687.7583
Email pt73@georgetown.edu

 

 

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Job, Fellowship, and Volunteer Postings

ABA-SIL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE JOB BOARD


The ABA-SIL Human Rights Committee is pleased to announce a comprehensive new Job Board consisting of web pages for potential employment opportunities from dozens of international human rights NGOs. The job board was developed by ABA member Ellen J. Tabachnick. It can be accessed from the Committee Resource module in the lower right column of our committee’s home page at http://www.abanet.org/dch/committee.cfm?com=IC950000.

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Job Opportunity at Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd

Position Title:
Compliance Officer (full-time)

Location:
Beijing

Date of Opening:
March 1, 2011

Position Description:
- Located in Volkswagen’s Regional Headquarters (Beijing)
- Reports to Head of Legal Department/Compliance

- Main Tasks:
Design and Implementation
l       Implement and further develop, in close cooperation with and under the supervision of the General Counsel, the Compliance Program at Volkswagen Group China, including researching business areas and interviewing managers to identify high-threat areas and risk of illegal or improper conduct

l       Review established Compliance Programs at other Multinational Corporations to benchmark best practices
l       Work with Internal Auditing to follow up on systemic problems revealed during their audits
l       Provide specialist advice and assistance to business units in developing and implementing regulatory initiatives and policies

l       Work with executives to ensure Compliance Program initiatives are integrated into business activities
l       Develop, maintain and revise risk-prevention policies and procedures
l       Develop and draft corrective action plans; implement in event of incident
l       Manage day-to-day operation of the Compliance Program.
l       Coordinate with Volkswagen’s affiliated companies in China  to foster their compliance programs

Training
l       Develop and implement compliance training, including briefings for new expatriates, highlighting critical areas of law employees are unfamiliar with, in consultation with Human Resources and other departments

l       Develop targeted training plan and curriculum for key personnel by function and division, especially for departments in high risk areas

Monitoring and Enforcement
l       Identify laws and regulations most critical to the Compliance Program and make necessary modifications to policies when such laws change

l       Monitor and coordinate compliance activities of other departments to remain up-to-date on the status of all compliance activities

l       Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Internal Audit, Human Resources) to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.

Position Requirements:
- University degree in law, preferably at a university in the west
- Excellent English and Chinese language skills, both oral and written
- First working experience in law-firm or legal department of international enterprise
- Able to lead firmly and with authority with both expatriates and local national employees
- General familiarity with business-related laws and regulations and judicial practice
- Mature and confident, with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure with commitment to tasks
- Strong team-player 
- Office software skills

Application:

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter in English to:

meng.yin@volkswagen.com.cn

Please kindly

-       indicate the position you are applying for
-       indicate your current (if applicable) and expected gross salary
-       indicate your departure notice period, if any
-       indicate your date of birth and city or residence
-       indicate that you are responding to "Chinese Law Discussion List"

 

 

Baker & McKenzie is looking for summer associates as follows:

We're still recruiting for summer associates (2nd years) and interns (1st years) for May-August to work in our IP team in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.  

We used to insist that all candidates have a demonstrated interest in IP, but this is no longer required.  We're looking more for raw talent now, and banking on the experience to spark the interest in IP.

The sooner we get resumes the better, as we'll probably finalize offers by mid-to-late March.

 

                                 

                                   Asia Pacific Analyst – East Asia

Oxford Analytica is seeking an Asia Pacific Analyst to cover the business, politics and international relations of the East Asia region.

We have established an international reputation for delivering global macro analysis to investors, businesses, international organisations and governments around the world, alerting them to risks and opportunities on a daily basis. Our flagship Daily Brief is the product of a highly qualified team of in-house analysts who draw upon an external global network of hundreds of leading scholars and experts to deliver timely, authoritative and impartial analysis.

Candidates for the Asia Pacific poistion must have proven expertise on contemporary China and/or Japan (including the appropriate linguistic skills), as well as a broad familiarity with the politics and economics of the rest of the region. This expertise will have been acquired by academic study as well as work or residency in the region. Preference will be given to those with strong credentials in economics. 

The primary role will be to generate and deliver to global clients in the public and private sectors top-flight analysis of the region. Applicants must therefore possess excellent writing and editing skills, combined with a proven capacity to engage with clients authoritatively and effectively, as well as media skills. The successful candidate will join a team of some 12 full-time analysts based in Oxford, and report to the head of the Analytical Practice.

Applicants should submit a resume and letter of introduction, setting out why they wish to work for Oxford Analytica, details of current salary, and where they first heard about this opportunity. Those selected for interview will be required to undergo tests of their written and presentational skills.

Applications should be sent to:

Ms Sarah Day
Human Resources Manager
Oxford Analytica
5 Alfred Street
Oxford, OX1 4EH
Email: editorial_recruitment@oxford-analytica.com

The closing date for applications is February 27 2011.

 

 

Internships at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China

We welcome your interest in working as an intern at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC). We value the contribution that interns make to our work, and we have benefited from the intellectual and practical contributions of the interns who have worked with us so far. We are also gratified about the number of very highly qualified people who apply to work with us as interns each year.

To better understand the work of the Commission and its areas of most intense focus, we invite potential applicants to visit the other sections of this CECC website (www.cecc.gov).

The CECC seeks interns for three periods of the year:


 

 

Duration
(approximate)

Applications Must Be Received By Our Office No Later Than 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time

Summer

June 1-
August 15

March 1

Fall
Semester

September 15-
December 15

July 15

Spring 
Semester

February 1-
May 1

December 1


Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for two references, to the CECC via e-mail to Judy Wright (judy.wright@mail.house.gov), Director of Administration. Please discuss in your cover letter how your professional goals, interests, and background relate to the Commission's legislative mandate regarding human rights and the rule of law in China.

Those who wish to apply for internships should understand the following:

  • CECC interns receive a salary of $10/hour;
  • Interns must be U.S. citizens;
  • We regret that interns are not eligible for federal benefits.
  • During the fall and spring semesters, CECC internships are generally part-time (15 and 20 hours per week), although we may choose to allow interns to work more hours if there are exceptional circumstances;
  • During the summer, CECC internships are full-time, and we expect summer interns to work between 32 and 40 hours per week;
  • Interns should have completed at least some China-related coursework. It is also desirable that they have some background in one or more of the specific human rights and rule of law issues in the CECC legislative mandate.
  • Interns should be able to read Chinese well enough to assist with research in newspapers, journals, and on websites. More advanced Chinese language capability would be a plus. The successful candidate for an internship often will have lived or studied in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan.
  • Interns will conduct research and writing projects on human rights and rule of law issues in China under the supervision of Commission staff. Interns may also assist with researching and updating records on the Commission’s Political Prisoner Database. Interns may also be invited or required to attend some of the many rule of law and human rights events organized by the Commission and other organizations in Washington, D.C.
  • Although our interns are usually students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, others are also welcome to apply.

 

 

Internship Program at the Beijing Arbitration Commission

 

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION

The Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC), established in 1995, is one of China’s foremost non-profit arbitration organizations. The BAC offers services in arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution procedures. By June 2009, BAC has accepted 14,977 cases in total. The parties to these cases are from such jurisdictions as USA, UK, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The internship with the BAC will provide candidates with the opportunity to practice what they have learned thus far in their legal education, as well as broaden and improve their knowledge about Chinese dispute resolution mechanisms and legal practice.

 

Tasks assigned to interns will mainly consist of:

 

  • Taking part in the administration of the arbitral process, including case acceptance, pre-hearing activities, the arbitration hearing, and case management;
  • Performing research in the field of Chinese law and dispute resolution. This will often constitute a major project for foreign interns not familiar with the Chinese Mandarin and will be an opportunity to learn the Chinese legal regime and offer a comparative prospective to the members of the Commission on the alternative arbitration and mediation system in force in the country of the applicant;
  • Assisting the BAC Secretariat (case managers) with other tasks such as organizing seminars, reviewing documents and drafting reports.

 

Furthermore the interns are strongly encouraged to meet with and interview members of the BAC staff and the BAC Arbitrators in panel. These represent invaluable opportunities to gain insight about the process of Chinese dispute resolution mechanisms.

 

During the internship, candidates will be supervised by a member of the BAC Secretariat, all of whom hold an LLM, or equivalent degree, and are admitted to practice law in China in various capacities. Applicants willing to develop research projects of their own are invited to present them to their mentor, to discuss the project’s feasibility and prospect of implementation.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The BAC provides internship positions throughout the year. Any law school students with interest in China’s commercial dispute resolution are welcomed to apply. All prospective interns are requested to supply all of the following information:

  • a cover letter indicating what the intern expects to benefit from the internship and the specific period of time and dates the intern would like to stay;
  • a current curriculum vitae;
  • a letter of recommendation from a professor or professional specialized in dispute resolution or Chinese law who has personally knowledge of the candidate’s qualifications.

 

The application for the summer internship position should be submitted by January 20. For those interested in being an intern during non-summer period, the application may be submitted at any time. Please send all required materials to Dr. Fuyong Chen at chenfuyong@bjac.org.cn.

 

*Please note this is an unpaid internship, though the BAC will provide a moderate lunch subsidy for interns.

 

Note: This fellowship announcement is for immediate hire.

The O’Neill Institute is seeking an exceptionally qualified candidate to serve as an O’Neill Institute Law Fellow. The candidate should have a J.D. degree (or equivalent), exceptional academic credentials, including publications, and research interests in health law related areas such as public health law, global health law, domestic health care law, empirical studies, regulatory impacts of health law, and/or health and human rights. A successful candidate will have knowledge and/or experience in aspects of national or global health law and ethics. A post-graduate degree (MPH, LL.M.), health degree or significant work experience may be preferred. This Fellowship term will be January to August 2011. Salary will be $66,000 with outstanding benefits.

Application should be made by letter or email, and should include: CV, cover letter, writing sample, professional references, law school transcript, and other graduate school transcripts (if applicable). The application deadline is December 30, 2010.

600 New Jersey Avenue, NW  Washington, DC 20001-2075

PHONE 202.662.9011  FAX 202.662.4045

oneillinstitute@law.georgetown.edu

www.oneillinstitute.org


Do you want to make a genuine impact after graduation? Are ready for the most challenging and rewarding job you will ever have?
Your education at Georgetown University has prepared you for the challenge of expanding educational opportunities for hundreds of students in under-resourced communities in China.
China Education Initiative is an innovative non-profit working to address educational inequality in China by enlisting the most promising future leaders in the effort.  CEI recruits, trains, and supports top graduates from China and the United States to work side-by-side as full-time teachers in China’s most under-resourced schools. 
Beyond their two-year teaching commitments, China Education Initiative supports alumni to become leaders in the broader movement to address educational inequality. As the first and only organization to partneroutstanding recent college graduates from China and the United States in a long-term service initiative, CEI’s approach provides an innovative model for strengthening Sino-US relations and building bilateral solutions to global problems.
China Education Initiative is partnered with Teach For America through Teach For All, the global network for educational opportunity. CEI is funded through support from Ford Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation, and Goldman Sachs, among others. To learn more about CEI and our Fellowship program, please visit our website at www.chinaeducationinitiative.org. We also encourage you to view our brochure and informational video.

Questions? Please contact our Campus Ambassador Nirjhor Rahman at georgetown@chinaeducationinitiative.org.
Thank you for your interest in CEI and global educational equity. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Nirjhor Rahman
CEI Campus Ambassador 2010
Fall Application Deadline: November 11

A note from Volunteers in Asia

VIA is a US-based nonprofit organization offering practical, on-the-ground experience in Asia for Americans. For college graduates and others who seek practical work experience in Asia, VIA places volunteers with partner NGOs, schools and universities in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, or Vietnam.

VIA places volunteers in often-neglected locations where few Americans go.

VIA partners work in education, women’s rights and anti-trafficking, the environment, community development, and other areas meeting local needs. There, VIA volunteers help build local capacity in English or offer resource training to local NGO organizations, while learning about local culture, building new friendships, gaining field-based experience in areas of interest.

Since 1963, VIA has provided innovative experiential-learning programs in Asia that promote cross-cultural understanding, build partnerships, and offer transformative experiences for participants and the communities they serve.

VIA seeks recent college graduates and adults of all ages living in the United States, who are interested in exploring new opportunities in Asia. Fluency in English is a prerequisite for program participation, and a college degree is required for one- and two-year positions.

If you or your students are interested in working with Asian partners, experiencing cross-cultural exchange, and furthering communication and understanding between the peoples of the United States and Asia, chances are high there is a VIA program for you. Check out the VIA website at www.viaprograms.org or for further questions, contact David Manning at david@viaprograms.org

 

Research Assistant/ Research Analyst, Business Engagement in Climate and Technology, The World Resources Institute

The World Resources Institute (WRI) seeks a Research Assistant or Research Analyst with strong research, analysis, and communication skills to support its business and climate initiatives. The position will focus on collaborating with the business community to share information on current best practices and policy discussions, as well as supporting the BECT team's work on transformative next-generation corporate strategies. Applicants must have an understanding of private sector risks and opportunities relating to climate change and energy.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in economics, business, engineering, enviornmental science, or a related field, Masters and MBA candidates are encouraged to apply, 1-3 years of work experience in the private sector, ideally relating to climate and energy issues, and excellent research, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.

To apply for this job or any other jobs online, or for more information about the World Resources Institute please visit http://www.wri.org/careers