Based in Beijing

Background

Building on the growing international interest in the circular economy as a positive growth strategy, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is working with its partners to deliver our mission in China. The overall objective of the China Programme is to build on existing awareness, and to mobilise a broader momentum and focus on the circular economy in both public and private sectors, and to present the circular economy as an enabler to better forms of economic growth.

As a Project Manager in our team, you will work closely with the Programme manager and the Head of our China Office to lead project management and delivery of specific aspects within the China Programme, particularly around Climate and Critical Raw Materials focus areas. You will provide advice and tools to develop and run projects, making connections with key organisations in the local market, and facilitate knowledge exchange in different countries through thought leadership development, workshops, meetings and events

Role and responsibilities

Project Management:

Leading a specific aspect within the China Programme with a primary focus on Critical Raw Materials (CRM), developing an approach (aligned with the EMF China strategy) creating implementation plan, tracking progress and ensuring timely delivery

Relationship Management and Development:

Internal - Working closely with the system initiative teams and Comms in China and other teams in the HQ.

External - Working with a wide range of stakeholders ranging from companies, cities, philanthropists, policymakers, academics, and NGOs – to drive progress towards a circular economy. Manage key relationships and grow the EMF network in China.

Representing the Foundation：

Representing the Foundation at forums, meetings and events. Regular domestic travel to events and to engage local stakeholders.

Strategic thinking：

Providing input to the development of the broader programme strategy. Building relationships with businesses and organisations relevant to the strategic development of projects.

Your profile:

• A good academic record and degree level qualifications in environment, climate, political, or other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a role related to Climate, Critical Raw Materials or NGOs. Research and relationship development experience would be preferred.
• It is essential that you have proven experience of working across multiple projects and managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Communication and facilitation skills, including public speaking; evidence of delivering impactful workshops or events; evidence of having written engaging documents both in Chinese and English.
• Project management experience with proven capability of managing multiple projects in parallel with tight deadlines, ensuring high-quality results, and effectively collaborating with various internal functions and departments.
• You must have the right to work in China without employer sponsorship.

Please apply by clicking the link where you will be asked to upload a CV and covering letter in English.

https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=16be4f81-7aec-4e91-aea5-840be1c125d9

Desired starting date: As soon as possible

​Closing date: 10th March 2025

​Salary package: Competitive within the NGO market in China.

​Location: Our office in Beijing.

​What we do

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation develops and promotes the idea of a circular economy.  We work with, and inspire, business, academia, policymakers, and institutions to mobilise systems solutions at scale, globally. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

Our vision is a new economic system that delivers better outcomes for people and the environment. Business models, products, and materials are designed to increase use and reuse, replicating the balance of the natural world, where nothing becomes waste, and everything has value. A circular economy, increasingly built on renewable energy and materials, is distributed, diverse, and inclusive.