Full time 40 Hours/Week
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Full time 40 Hours/Week
Science and Technology Officers: 1 vacancy Netherlands Office for Science and Technology (NOST) One position at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Shanghai, P.R. China Full time 40 Hours/Week Introduction The Netherlands has a strong focus on Science & Technology and ranks high in the global competitiveness index. To ensure its global position as an innovation leader and to strengthen its global competitiveness, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs established a global Network of Innovation Attachés in Dutch embassies and consulates in 15 countries world-wide: the Netherlands Offices for Science & Technology (NOST). The main role of NOST is to act as a liaison for international R&D and Science and Technology collaboration, Science and Technology matchmaking, supporting science and technology related (strategic) acquisitions, trend watching, monitoring and reporting on policy and S&T developments. Organization in China NOST China is located at the Netherlands Embassy in Beijing and the ConsulatesGeneral in Shanghai and Guangzhou. The Science and Technology Officers are a part of the NOST-China team. They are expected to work pro-actively and independently. The overall-responsibility of the NOST team in China lies with the Counsellor for Science and Technology based in Beijing. Furthermore, the Science and Technology Officers are expected to work closely with other members of the economic department of the Embassy and Consulates-General. Job description In general the Science and Technology Officer supports the Counsellor for Science and Technology in carrying out the activities as stated in the yearly work plan. The Science and Technology Officer reports directly to the Counsellor for Science and Technology. The main tasks are to support scientific, technological and innovation relations between the Netherlands and China and to report to Dutch stakeholders about new developments in the Chinese Science and Innovation domain. This is accomplished by stimulating S&T exchange between both countries, by reporting on S&T developments in China and by the promotion in China of S&T developments in the Netherlands. Most of the work is carried out within the Consulate General in Shanghai. Occasionally business trips within China and to the Netherlands will be required. Duties and Activities Collect and analyze data and information on S&T developments in China Report on new trends and make oversight reports for stakeholders in the Netherlands Distribute information on S&T developments in the Netherlands within China Organize workshops, seminars and other meetings in China 1 Plan and organize incoming and outgoing missions and delegations Answer incoming questions and requests Initiate new contacts with Chinese companies, universities, research institutes and governmental organizations involved in S&T Contribute to the branding of the Netherlands as a high tech country Job requirements: Level of education: university master’s degree in engineering or natural sciences Level of experience: 2-5 years of relevant work experience Strong analytical and communication skills Good organizational and problem-solving skills Good computer skills Excellent reading and writing skills in Dutch and English Chinese language skills are highly recommended Background in science & technology or comparable function in industry Affinity with and interest in Chinese S&T policy and technological cooperation Basic knowledge of Chinese government and research infrastructure Affinity with and interest in Dutch S&T policy and research infrastructure Flexible and cooperative attitude (team player) Knowledge of energy technology is preferred. Working environment: The purpose of the Dutch diplomatic network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China is to manage diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China and representation of the Netherlands in order to strengthen the international position in the relevant policy areas through policy support and development, and to promote and support bilateral/multilateral cooperation. The China network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of the Embassy in Beijing and Consulates General in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chongqing and Hong Kong. NOST China is part of the diplomatic network of the Netherlands in China and belongs to a worldwide network of Dutch S&T officers, which is managed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) and commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. NOST supports cooperation and matchmaking between Dutch and Chinese high-tech companies, universities and research institutes. Conditions of employment: • Candidates must have the Dutch nationality; • The “rechtspositieregeling lokaal indienstgenomen medewerkers 2005” (Rrlok 2005) of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is applicable to these positions; • The salary will be determined according to the relevant work experience of the candidate; • The Shanghai vacancy concerns a full time position with a fixed term contract for the duration of one year, with the possibility to extend. More information: If you would like more information regarding the content of these positions please contact Taake Manning, S&T Counsellor, ([email protected] / 010 8532 0218) If you would like to have more information about the employment conditions please contact Hugo Brenninkmeijer, Head of Internal Affairs in Shanghai ([email protected] / 021 2208 7208). 2 Selection procedure: The selection procedure consists of an interview and, if deemed necessary, a relevant test of which the interested individual will be informed after the first round. Please send your motivation letter and resume in English to [email protected], before Friday April 10th 2015. NB: if found suitable, internal candidates have priority over external candidates. 3