Chinese Law Prof Blog

Rural Development Institute seeks China Country Director for Beijing office

Here's another job opening at RDI:

Rural Development Institute (www.rdiland.org) is hiring a China Country Director in Beijing, China.

RDI is an international nonprofit organization working to secure land rights for the world’s poorest people, those 3.4 billion chiefly rural people who live on less than $2 a day.  For 40 years, RDI professionals have worked with the governments of 40 developing countries, foreign aid agencies, and other partners to design and implement laws, policies, and programs that provide opportunity, further economic growth, and promote social justice. To date, RDI has helped provide land rights to more than 400,000,000 people.

The China Country Director (CCD) will be responsible for helping to define and ultimately for ensuring that the China team meets all RDI’s China program objectives.  The CCD provides leadership, direction, and coordination to China’s program staff in China and ensures coordination with RDI’s staff in the international headquarters to ensure the effective achievement of RDI’s China program objectives.  The CCD will not only lead the overall China program team, but be an active member of that team on various program tasks (research, writing, etc.), including on task teams where s/he plays a supporting rather than a lead role.  The CCD will be responsible – both directly and indirectly through other China team members – for initiating, fostering, and enhancing key partnership relationships with government partners, program partners, and donor partners.  The CCD will be responsible for recommending annual China work plans and budgets to the RDI Management Team and to effectively execute the approved work plans consistent with the budget.  The CCD will provide regular program and financial reports to RDI’s Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and donors.  The CCD will build and maintain a cohesive, effective, collaborative, and collegial China program team.  The CCD will also provide vision, management expertise, information, advice and counsel concerning the affairs of the organization to the President ad CEO.

Qualified candidates will possess;

- Graduate degree in Law, Economics (including Agricultural, Natural Resource or Institutional Economics), Sociology, or a closely related field. Preferred undergraduate degree in area studies, business, anthropology, economics, geography, political science, sociology, or other field related to international development.

- Minimum 10 years overall relevant work experience, a minimum 5 of which should have been in a management position responsible for overall operations of an organization or major program/division as well as revenue generation and/or fundraising.

- Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin.

- Fluency in written and spoken English.

- Strong leadership to set and communicate vision and strategy, team building skills and ability to manage budget processes and P&L.

- Knowledge of public policy, legal, economic, sociological, political, institutional, geographic, and/or anthropological concepts and information.

- Experience in managing senior level relationships – both internal and external – in an international context.

- Communications skills include an ability to make and use distinctions as to types, frequency, tenor, and levels of communications, depending upon the circumstances, audience, recipient, and content.

If you feel you are interested in learning more details about the position, please submit your resume and/or cover letter to resume@smithbryan.com

Rural Development Institute seeks rural land rights lawyer for Beijing office

I have received the following announcement:

Rural Development Institute (www.rdiland.org) is hiring a Rural Land Rights Lawyer in Beijing, China.  

RDI is an international nonprofit organization working to secure land rights for the world’s poorest people, those 3.4 billion chiefly rural people who live on less than $2 a day.  For 40 years, RDI professionals have worked with the governments of 40 developing countries, foreign aid agencies, and other partners to design and implement laws, policies, and programs that provide opportunity, further economic growth, and promote social justice. To date, RDI has helped provide land rights to more than 400,000,000 people.

The Rural Land Rights Lawyer will provide legal, policy, and implementation input and expertise on issues involving the land rights of China’s farmers, and especially those of women farmers.  The Lawyer will conduct legal and social science research (both from the desk and in the field), and work with teams to both prepare and present legal education programs, analytical reviews, research papers, draft legislation, regulations, surveys, training programs, presentations, and other products.  As a part of these activities, the Lawyer will manage the related assignments, programs, projects, and tasks, and also pursue private donor funding, fee-for-service opportunities, and public sector grants.  (S)he may also be asked to perform other management and administrative tasks.

Qualified candidates will possess:

- A law degree from an accredited law school.

- Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin.

- Fluency in written and spoken English.

- Minimum of 3 years of public or private sector professional legal work, preferably with experience in legal aid and education or other public interest issues in China.

- Knowledge of legal, economic, sociological, political, institutional, geographic, and anthropological concepts and information.

- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of people at all levels, including those from host country governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other counterparts, clients, donors, and grantors.

- Communications skills include an ability to make and use distinctions as to types, frequency, tenor, and levels of communications, depending upon the circumstances, audience, recipient, and content.

If you are interested in learning more details about the position, please submit your resume and/or cover letter to resume@smithbryan.com

Job openings at the CECC

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China has three openings, two of which are for analysts: candidates who have a background or strong interest in (a) criminal procedure, courts, police, and prisons, or (b) labor issues and civil society. It's also seeking a press secretary/external relations coordinator. The full announcements are below. Please note two things:

• The deadline is December 15, 2009.
• I am told unofficially that the analysts (i.e., the professional staff members advertised for below) who are happiest and most successful at the CECC tend to be studious researchers interested in academic work, as opposed to those who may want to use the CECC as a launching pad to other work on the Hill or in the Administration. I know of two professional staff members who subsequently moved into regular tenure-track positions in the Chinese law field.

Job Announcements

Professional Staff Members

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China is seeking a professional staff member to conduct research and complete writing assignments, including short analyses, topic papers, and annual report sections on topics within the Commission's mandate.  In addition, the staff member will assist with researching individual political prisoner cases and updating and maintaining case records in the CECC Political Prisoner Database. The staff member will be called upon to coordinate CECC hearings and issue roundtables, and attend events relevant to CECC issues that other U.S. Government and private sector organizations hold in Washington, DC and elsewhere. The staff member may be asked to travel to U.S. cities, China, or other foreign locations, on official business. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates will preferably have a law degree or a Ph.D. or M.A. in political science, history, business, economics, or other social sciences, however, B.A. candidates with very strong credentials will also receive serious consideration. In particular, the Commission seeks candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: China's legislative, judicial, or law enforcement institutions; criminal procedure, courts, police, and prisons; or labor issues and civil society. Very strong demonstrated ability to speak, read, write, and perform research in Chinese (Mandarin) is required. The successful candidate will likely have lived or studied in China. Other special skills such as Internet design, database design, quantitative analysis, etc., though not required, may be highly desirable, and the applicant should note them in their cover letter. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, exceptional written and oral communications skills in English, and the ability, energy, and enthusiasm to work under tight deadlines and as part of a team. Salaries are commensurate with experience to start. CECC staff members qualify for health and life insurance; a retirement program; a transit subsidy benefit or Capitol Hill parking; and generous annual and sick leave. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and continue until position(s) is/are filled. Candidates should submit a brief cover letter, current resume, and a short (10 pages or fewer) writing sample to Judy Wright, CECC Director of Administration, via e-mail at judy.wright@mail.house.gov or FAX on 202-226-3804. No telephone calls please. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China is an equal opportunity employer.

Press Secretary and External Relations Coordinator

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China is seeking a Press Secretary and External Relations Coordinator who will be charged with developing and executing a multifaceted media and external relations strategy. This will include drafting press releases and speeches, developing and maintaining the Commission’s database of media and professional contacts, and managing contacts using leading edge software tools. The staff member will be called upon to help organize CECC meetings, hearings, and issue roundtables, and attend events relevant to CECC issues that other U.S. government and private sector organizations hold in Washington, DC and elsewhere. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates will preferably have an M.A. in journalism, political science, or other social sciences, however B.A. candidates with very strong credentials will also receive serious consideration. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and editor, with experience in multiple formats, including press releases and speeches. Candidate must have familiarity with new media strategies, and have Capitol Hill experience or experience with an agency, trade association, media outlet or public relations firm. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability, energy, and enthusiasm to work under tight deadlines and as part of a team. China-related experience is not required, but a plus and should be highlighted in your application. Other special skills such as Internet design, database design, quantitative analysis, etc., though not required, may be highly desirable, and the applicant should note them in their cover letter. Salaries are commensurate with experience to start. Full or part-time applications for this position will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and continue until position(s) is/are filled. Candidates should submit a brief cover letter, current resume, and a short (10 pages or fewer) writing sample to Judy Wright, CECC Director of Administration, via e-mail at judy.wright@mail.house.gov or FAX on 202-226-3804. No telephone calls please. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China is an equal opportunity employer.

Job opening: Trade Compliance Officer, US Dep't of Commerce (Beijing)

Details are here. Don't delay if interested - the application deadline is July 31st.

Yale Law School's China Law Center seeks research associate for Beijing

I have received the following announcement:

The China Law Center, Yale Law School

Announcement

Research Associate, Beijing

The China Law Center of Yale Law School is seeking a graduating senior or recent university graduate for a Research Associate position based in Beijing.  The Research Associate will support Center projects in China by conducting research and writing on issues related to legal reform; interacting with scholars, officials, and lawyers in China; and performing administrative and logistical tasks.

Qualifications:

1) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent;
2) Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese;
3) Fluent English;
4) Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills;
5) Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and an ability to work independently;
6) Interest in law and legal reform and a commitment to public interest service; and
7) Experience in China (preferred)

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for references) to The China Law Center at yalechinalaw@gmail.com.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Applicants will only be contacted if invited for an interview.  The Research Associate will receive a competitive one-year fellowship stipend for the 2009-2010 year.

The China Law Center

The China Law Center of Yale Law School is a unique institution devoted to supporting law and policy reform within China and increasing understanding of China in the United States.  The core of the Center's work is designing and carrying out sustained, in-depth cooperative projects between U.S. and Chinese experts on key issues in Chinese law and policy reform.  Our projects focus on areas that are critical to China's ongoing reform process, particularly judicial reform, criminal justice reform, administrative and regulatory reform, and constitutional law.

Since its start in 1999, the Center has opened offices at Yale University and in Beijing, with a small staff of lawyers and scholars with decades of collective experience working on law and policy reform issues in China.  The Center's Director is Professor Paul Gewirtz.  A full list of Center staff, and further information, may be found on our Website: http://www.yale.edu/chinalaw.

Yale Law School is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, Title IX employer.

USTR internship in Beijing

Please see my China-side blog post here for details.

Law-related job in Beijing for Chinese national

Please see my China-side blog post here for details.

The legal job market in Asia

Here's a blog post on this subject from Above The Law. HT: China Law Blog.

Lecturer on human rights sought for course at Northeastern Normal University, Changchun

I have been asked to post the following announcement:

Guest lecturer/teacher; Changchun, China

The Danish Institute for Human Rights seeks an international guest lecturer on a consultancy basis to teach a number of human rights classes in a newly established human rights course for students in North-East Normal University, Changchun, China.

The project, which is funded by the Royal Dutch Embassy in Beijing and implemented by DIHR together with the Chinese partner, is carried out by a network of universities in Changchun, capital of Jilin province in North-Eastern China. The objective of the programme is to strengthen human rights education in the province by establishing an interdisciplinary, optional and credit-giving course in human rights for a select group of third and fourth year students.

The 36-hour courses, which will be taught in English, include Introduction to International Human Rights, Human Rights and Development, Business and Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. The four courses will be taught in the spring (March to July) and fall (September to January) semesters of 2009. In addition, the foreign teacher should help the students organise Model Human Rights Courts and debates.

The programme offers a competitive salary (subject to seniority and qualifications, as well as tax regulations), accommodation at the College campus grounds and coverage of travel and other costs.

Qualifications include:

*       Ph.D degree and some experience in teaching the related fields, as well as good knowledge of human rights.
*       Good English language skills; knowledge of Chinese would be an asset but is not a prerequisite.
*       Openness, flexibility and the willingness to involve oneself in the teaching programme and engage with other academic staff in the college environment.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights strives to achieve diversity in its staff composition and therefore invites everyone, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation, to apply for the position.

Application with CV and documentation to be sent to The Danish Institute for Human Rights, Strandgade 56, DK 1401 Copenhagen K

Application date: 15 January 2009

Contact: Lone Lindholt (lli@humanrights.dk, tel. +45 32698841) or Hatla Thelle (hth@humanrights.dk, tel. +45 32698849).

Internships at the CECC

I have been asked to post the following:

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) is currently soliciting resumes for spring internships (paid) in Washington D.C., working on Chinese human rights and rule of law issues. Interns must be U.S. citizens.

Applications for spring internships must be received by December 1.  Further details are available both in the enclosed attachment and on the Commission's Web site at www.cecc.gov.   

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the CECC via e-mail to Judy Wright or via fax at (202) 226-3804, attention: Judy Wright, Director of Administration.

Please forward the enclosed attachment to interested students (both undergraduate and graduate), particularly those with strong research and language skills.

Judy Wright

Director of Administration

Download cecc_internship_announcement_112008.pdf

Raoul Wallenberg Institute seeks program officer for Beijing office

I have received the following announcement:

RWI is currently seeking a Programme Officer at RWI’s Field Office in Beijing for an initial time period of twelve months starting in January 2009, at the earliest. The Programme Officer’s primary responsibilities are to ensure that RWI’s international programmes in China are planned, implemented and followed up so as to achieve expected results enhancing the overall impact, quality and coordination of RWI’s activities in the country.

Full details here.

Internews seeks resident journalism advisor on legal reporting

I have received the following announcement:

http://www.internews.org/about/employment/overseas/job_0200o.shtm
Employment
Resident Journalism Advisor on Legal Reporting, China
Location:  Beijing, China
Background:
Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.

General Function:
The Resident Advisor (RA) provides training, professional advice, and guidance for Journalism Reporting trainings in China with a special focus on Rule of Law, Civil Society, Environment and Cultural heritage protection, Public Health and Digital media issues. The RA also contributes to creating original content on above mentioned media issues to be used in resource centers, online material, curricula.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Closely monitors the Chinese Media on a regular basis to provide accurate, relevant reports and guidance to Country Director and Beijing staff
Identifies relevant specific topics to prioritize and contributes to the writing of and commission of writing of training material for trainings, online resources
Coordinates content of training activities and the content work of other staff and external trainers in Beijing and other cities
Coordinates and edits resource material including online curriculum, online reference material, journalism textbooks in above mentioned areas
Regularly networks with relevant media and other professionals and leaders to identify and suggests best partners, speakers, participants, contributors across China
Is actively present during training sessions across the country, including on week-end time, and delivers specific training in Chinese or in English
Facilitates demands by Chinese partners to establish partnerships with foreign media, academic, non-profit institutions in the above mentioned areas including reaching out to institutions, providing guidance for libraries, exchange programs, visiting scholar programs, grant opportunities
Prepares and assembles materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor guidelines.
Assists Country Director with management responsibilities on as as-needed basis
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential task.

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required, both spoken and written
Extensive journalism experience with a proven track record and interest in on-line media
Experience living and working in China
Ability to handle multi-faceted programs with staff and partner organizations
Experience with international donor organizations and a high level of comfort working and interacting with universities and media outlets
Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming and plans accordingly.
Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
Relevant university degree
Program Management experience strongly preferred
TO APPLY
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing "RJA - China – in" in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V

International Center for Communication Development seeks legal expert

I have received the following job announcement. Much of it is in Chinese and not translated, so be aware. I have not included the material regarding the media expert.

The International Center for Communication Development (ICCD) is now
hiring for

-one Media Expert
-one Legal Expert

Please find the detailed job descriptions below, and we'll appreciate
if you would like to forward them to other friends who may have
interest.

ICCD 国际传播促进中心简介

The International Center for Communication Development (ICCD) is an
organization initiated in Hong Kong and present in mainland China
since late 2004, with registered offices in Beijing and Xi’an, and
upcoming offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Jilin.

In China ICCD represents the mission and activities of Internews, an
international organization established over 25 years ago, and focusing
on training media professionals around the world. Today Internews
employs more than 800 staff in offices in over 40 countries. For more
please visit
www.internews.org .   http://mlrc.cuc.edu.cn

Our activities include:
-training in China and outside if China for Chinese journalists,
students, academics, experts
-developing digital tools to cover and understand environmental,
legal, public health, civil society, and cultural heritage protection
issues globally
-facilitating exchanges and fellowships
-supporting environmental, legal, public health, civil society, and
cultural heritage protection content production for all media

国际传播促进中心（International Center for Communication Development，简称ICCD）是一家在
香港成立的机构，2004年底开始在中国大陆工作。目前，北京、西安两地已设立正式注册的办公室，广州、上海、吉林办公室也即将启用。

在中国，国际传播促进中心主要代表Internews国际记者培训机构开展各种项目。Internews国际记者培训机构在全球成立已有25年时间，长
期致力于培训世界各地的媒体从业人员，提高报道的专业性。它在40多个国家设有办公室，员工总数超过800人。
欲知详情，请访问:
www.internews.org .   http://mlrc.cuc.edu.cn

我们的工作内容包括
-在中国国内、国外培训记者、学生、研究人员和专家。
-利用数字技术报道、理解全球环境、法律、公共卫生、公民社会、文化保护等问题。
-推动交换项目和奖学金计划的实施
-为各类媒体提供环境、法律、公共卫生、公民社会、文化保护等报道的素材

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ICCD 国际传播促进中心
招聘：法律专家 Legal Expert
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年龄：35-50岁  （条件特别突出者，年龄要求可放宽）
性别：不限
教育背景：要求与法律相关。同时具备媒体专业教育背景者优先。
工作经历：
1、主要与法律相关。但同时必须具备与传媒相关的经历。（传媒相关经历，时间长短不限）
2、熟悉法律实践和理论领域，并且有比较充足的社会资源积累。
3、有在国际机构工作,或者在国外学习、工作经历者优先。
工作性质：兼职。（工作时间相对灵活，有时要求出差。工作地点以北京为主）
语言要求：具备一定的英语交流能力。会多门外语者优先。
工作内容：
研究和积累：
1、 关注并搜集媒体与法律领域的典型话题、案例，重点包括新媒体、法治、诽谤、信息公开、媒体伦理、环境与公民社会方面的立法等，并为每次培训、沙龙
的主题提供建议。
2、 和各方面的专家、记者保持良好的沟通、联系，了解他们的想法和建议。
3、 积累社会资源，充实和更新已有的专家、记者等各类联系人数据库，并为每次培训、沙龙选择、联系最合适的发言专家和参会记者。

组织培训活动：
4、 寻找高校、媒体、研究机构等作为合作伙伴，负责合作协议的签订和合作内容的落实，共同开展法治项目下的研讨会，培训，沙龙等活动。
5、 撰写案例的法律分析和点评，准备高质量的培训材料供参加者学习。
6、 担任主讲人或者主持人，运用幻灯片、视频、音频等多媒体手段和互动游戏等方法开展培训，实现最好的培训效果。
7、 制定详细、可行的培训筹备计划，实施并监督整个筹备过程，及时向中国区主任汇报
8、 培训结束后应对发言人、参加者和活动整体情况进行评估，及时向中国区主任汇报。

其它工作内容：
10. 与ICCD的所有同事合作，全力支持、保证各种活动的顺利开展。
11. 与ICCD的所有同事合作，为各个项目的制定短期和长期的发展计划。
12. 对ICCD的各个网站和在线资料中心，从法律方面进行指导，提供必要协助。
13. 负责ICCD的必要法律事务，包括合同、注册等，规避可能出现的任何法律风险。
14. 就ICCD的对外合作项目和合作伙伴，提供必要的法律指导和支持。
15. 有助于ICCD工作发展其它必须事务。
16. 尊重他人所享有的知识产权和其它合法权利。
17. 对机构内部工作承担保密义务。

ICCD 国际传播促进中心简介

The International Center for Communication Development (ICCD) is an
organization initiated in Hong Kong and present in mainland China
since late 2004, with registered offices in Beijing and Xi’an, and
upcoming offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Jilin.

In China ICCD represents the mission and activities of Internews, an
international organization established over 25 years ago, and focusing
on training media professionals around the world. Today Internews
employs more than 800 staff in offices in over 40 countries. For more
please visit
www.internews.org .   http://mlrc.cuc.edu.cn

Our activities include:
-training in China and outside if China for Chinese journalists,
students, academics, experts
-developing digital tools to cover and understand environmental,
legal, public health, civil society, and cultural heritage protection
issues globally
-facilitating exchanges and fellowships
-supporting environmental, legal, public health, civil society, and
cultural heritage protection content production for all media

国际传播促进中心（International Center for Communication Development，简称ICCD）是一家在
香港成立的机构，2004年底开始在中国大陆工作。目前，北京、西安两地已设立正式注册的办公室，广州、上海、吉林办公室也即将启用。

在中国，国际传播促进中心主要代表Internews国际记者培训机构开展各种项目。Internews国际记者培训机构在全球成立已有25年时间，长
期致力于培训世界各地的媒体从业人员，提高报道的专业性。它在40多个国家设有办公室，员工总数超过800人。
欲知详情，请访问:
www.internews.org .   http://mlrc.cuc.edu.cn

我们的工作内容包括
-在中国国内、国外培训记者、学生、研究人员和专家。
-利用数字技术报道、理解全球环境、法律、公共卫生、公民社会、文化保护等问题。
-推动交换项目和奖学金计划的实施
-为各类媒体提供环境、法律、公共卫生、公民社会、文化保护等报道的素材

Job openings in ABA Rule of Law China Initiative Program

I have received the following announcement:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative China Program is currently hiring for the following positions:

- Deputy Country Director
- Program Officer
- Staff Translator/Interpreter

Click on the job title for a description.  These positions are available immediately. 

Job opening in Chinese environmental law, Vermont Law School

Tseming Yang of Vermont Law School sends the following announcement:

We have a job opening for a deputy director of Vermont Law School's Partnership for Environmental Law in China.  The position description is below.

We are considering applications as we receive them, and the position will remain open until filled.

Please submit applications directly to:

Diane Hayes
Director of Human Resources
Vermont Law School
PO Box 96
South Royalton, VT 05068
jobs@vermontlaw.edu

DEPUTY PROJECT DIRECTOR FOR THE PARTNERSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN CHINA

Vermont Law School seeks an extraordinary attorney with substantial experience in China, knowledge of environmental law, interested in the administration and development of our extraordinary Partnership in Environmental Law in China.  Under the current Director, Professor Tseming Yang, the program trains Chinese attorneys in environmental law in China and Vermont, sends Vermont students to China, and produces collaborations and scholarship among its participants. 

In the immediate future, the Deputy Director will have direct responsibility for the implementation of a new in-depth training project for Chinese law scholars at Vermont Law Scholars, involvement in the implementation of other parts of the ongoing program, and associated administrative responsibilities.

In the long term, the Deputy Project Director will acquire primary responsibility for the implementation and operation of the program, and share responsibility for development and the formation of strategic partnerships.

(1)  Implement the strategic objectives of the Partnership under the supervision of the Director, Professor Tseming Yang.

(2) Provide assistance to members of the Chinese legal community in their efforts to become more effective environmental and energy problem solvers through:

• Implementing environmental and energy law conferences, workshops, seminars, and roundtables in China and in Vermont.
• Assisting in the design, funding, and taking the lead in implementing an LLM program for Chinese attorneys in Vermont.
• Researching and consulting on regulatory policy, legislative drafting and general environmental and policy matter to Chinese government agencies.
• Expanding and diversifying partnership activities by collaborating with law school faculty in China.
• Implementing an Environmental and Energy Law Professors Network.
• Strengthening collaboration on joint clinical and research projects at VLS and in China.
• Administering and coordinating academic residencies at VLS for Chinese faculty and visiting Chinese graduate students.
   

(3) Seek and secure funding for all continuation and, as appropriate, expansion of the China project consistent with the goals set forth in section 2 above, including through foundation and government grants.

(4)  Develop strategic partnerships with educational, environmental, and governmental entities both in China, the United States and elsewhere

(5)  Oversee compliance with USAID and other funding sources' requirements.

(6)  Possible opportunity for teaching and faculty rank.

Essential Competencies 

• Knowledge of broad environmental and energy law issues in China.
• Some proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and/or Cantonese highly preferred.
• Demonstrated fundraising capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with grant administration.
• Demonstrated teamwork and project management skills.Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex and evolving tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to develop effective multi-agency/institutional relationships.
• Interest and willingness to regularly travel to China.
   

Selection Criteria

Candidate must have an outstanding academic record with a J.D. and

• at least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Understanding of environmental and energy law.
• Experience working with environmental and energy law networks in the US and China. 
• Experience and understanding of USAID regulations and processes, helpful.
• Demonstrated achievement in positions that require strong analytical and writing skills.
• Work experience with national and international policymakers, helpful.
• Has presented to audiences in a variety of cultural and institutional settings.
• Work or living experience in China highly preferred.
   

For more information about Vermont Law School and the Partnership for Environmental Law in China, please see http://www.vermontlaw.edu/x1463.xml.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references to Diane Hayes, Director of Human Resources, Vermont Law School, PO Box 96, South Royalton, VT 05068.  Electronic applications are preferred and can be sent to jobs@vermontlaw.edu.  Applications will be considered as they are submitted.  The position will remain open until filled. 

9/19/2008

Research associateship available in competition/antitrust law and policy, HK Polytechnic

I've been asked to circulate this advertisement concerning a new research post in competition/antitrust law and policy to be based at the School of Accounting and Finance, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

The relevant web link is http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job_external.htm#rese.

Public Interest Law Institute seeks Country Director for China

Please see the full announcement for details. The application deadline is June 30, 2008.

Here's some information about PILI from the announcement:

PILI is an international organization that advances human rights around the world by stimulating public interest advocacy and developing the institutions necessary to sustain it. PILI pursues this mission by building capacity of civil society organizations and leaders, by providing technical assistance on reforming legal aid systems and legal education, and by promoting pro bono legal practice globally. It was founded in 1997 at Columbia University and became an independent organization in February 2007.  In addition to its Budapest headquarters, PILI conducts its work from hubs in New York, Moscow, Belgrade and Beijing. 

PILI has two 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; and 2) to promote the provision of pro bono legal services to public interest organizations by developing a clearinghouse to match them with law firms. For more information on PILI’s work, please visit our website at www.pili.org

With additional funding and expanded programming in China, PILI is now opening an office in Beijing and creating a new position of Country Director. The Country Director will be PILI’s chief representative in China, overseeing all programs, contributing significantly to further program development and fundraising, and representing PILI 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.

Vietnam workshop on implementing WTO obligations seeks expert on China to present comparative experience

The following email was posted to the Chinalaw list; the Terms of Reference are here.

A colleague in Vietnam is planning a workshop in Hanoi at the beginning of July on the responsibilities of the Vietnam National Assembly in implementing WTO-related legislation, and they are looking for an expert to present comparative experience from China about the implementation and implications of WTO obligations.

The expert should be able to participate in English.  This is a short term paid consultancy.

Attached is a description of the expert’s role in the workshop.  If interested, please contact Jonas Lovkrona at jonas.lovkrona [at ] isp.org.vn.

Internship at Chinese law firm

The following announcement was recently posted on the Chinalaw list:

We are a Chinese law firm with offices around China, working predominantly for foreign clients. We welcome applications from foreign law students interested in an internship position at our Guangzhou, Shanghai or Tianjin offices during the summer or at another time. Students must be fluent in English, Chinese or Italian would be an advantage. Those interested may contact me directly at mjroos@wjnco.com.

Best regards,

Maarten Roos
Wang Jing & Co.

US Chamber of Commerce seeks manager for China (based in Washington, DC)

The job announcement is here.