Early Career Programme (ECP) Fall 2025 - Government Engagement, Greater China (6-month contract)The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. Forum Beijing Office is registered as an NGO in China.The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.As part of the Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics (CRTG), the team in Beijing manages the Forum’s overall engagement with government and public sector institutions in Greater China.Reporting Lines & InteractionsThe role will be based in the World Economic Forum’s Beijing Representative Office, reporting to the Head of Government Engagement.Scope of Responsibilities:Support the team of four with day-to-day work with 30% on administrative support to the team and 70% on the engagement of Chinese government at various Forum events, including but not limited to:Annual Meeting 2026Meetings/workshops organized by Beijing Office in Greater China regionLogistics for internal meetings and external meetings with government stakeholdersSupport on data input, on-line research, translation and other administrative workMajor responsibilities will be:Support the team on administrative tasksRole mapping for Chinese government stakeholders, i.e. finding sessions that matches their priorities through researchDocument translation (English-Chinese and vice versa)Support Forum staff’s liaison work with external stakeholdersLogistics support to Chinese officials during domestic meetings/workshops (badges, hotels, transportation, etc.)Compiling documents and supporting material and drafting official request letters to respective government counterpartsTimely Follow-up with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of key informationPolicy research on both central and local governmentProvide logistic support to high profile visitsOther duties as assignedPreferred Requirements and ExperienceFull-time graduate student, major is not restrictedWith integrity, authenticity, frank communication style, ability to provide direct feedbackBasic understanding of how Chinese government functions is a mustProficiency in English and Chinese language, written and spoken, with proven recordsProficiency in Microsoft Office is a mustFast learning, multitasking, and able to work under pressureWriting skills of professional Chinese documentStudy abroad experience and working experience at international organizations a plusPreferred start date: between September 15 and October 15,2025Why work at the Forum:The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!
