Congressional-Executive Commission on China Staff Openings

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China is a bipartisan commission created by Congress in 2000 to monitor and report on human rights and rule of law developments in China. The Commission consists of Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and senior officials from the Executive Branch. The Commission holds hearings, issues an Annual Report, and maintains a database of political prisoners in China, among other activities. For more information on the Commission, see www.cecc.gov.

The Commission is seeking professional staff members to assist in monitoring and reporting on substantive issues pertaining to the Tibet, Criminal Justice, Human Trafficking and Public Health portfolios. The professional staff members will assist in assessing China's compliance or noncompliance with international human rights standards and Chinese domestic law. Successful candidates should have substantive background and/or an interest in one or more of these issue areas. Successful candidates should also possess the necessary Chinese language, English writing, and communication skills to effectively research, analyze, and explain such developments to U.S. policymakers and the broader public.  Tibet language skills preferred, not required for applicants interested in covering that portfolio.

Main duties:

• Monitoring and researching Chinese and English language sources (media, government, NGO) for developments relating to their issue area.
• Identifying and analyzing key developments and reporting their significance orally and in writing, including through drafting sections of the Commission's Annual Report, short analysis pieces, public statements, and press releases.
•  Researching political prisoner cases and creating and maintaining case records in the CECC Political Prisoner Database. 
• Assisting in organizing CECC public hearings and roundtables.
•   Potential travel to U.S. cities, China, or other foreign locations on official business.

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen. 
• Very strong demonstrated ability to speak, read, write, and perform research in Chinese (Mandarin) is required. 
• The successful candidate will likely have worked or studied in mainland China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong. 
• Candidates will preferably have a law degree or a Ph.D. or M.A. in political science, history, business, economics, or other social sciences. B.A. candidates with very strong credentials will also be considered. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work under tight deadlines and as part of a team.
  

Application Procedure:

Please submit a brief cover letter, resume, short writing sample (5 pages or less), and the names and contact information for two references to Judy Wright, CECC Director of Administration, via e-mail at judy.wright@mail.house.gov or via FAX at 202-226-2915. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, August 15, 2017 by 11:59 PM, EDT. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.