Job Title: Consultant (research), Transportation

Location: Beijing, China

Reports To: Senior Program Officer, Transportation

Type: Full-time preferred

Duration: 6 months, with possibility to extend  

Expected Start date: June 1^st, 2025

SUMMARY:

In summary, the Consultant is expected to produce a flagship report focusing on zero-emission transport in China, with a particular emphasis on zero-emission freight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and Reports/Articles Writing

• Conduct in-depth and fact-based research on the current landscape of China's zero-emission transport, exploring topics such as zero-emission freight and structural adjustments;
• Analyze and summarize the experience, lessons, opportunities and challenges faced during the transition to zero-emission practices in the transport sector;
• Identify and compile case studies that highlight key driving forces contributing to their success and recommendations for moving forward;
• Utilize analytical skills to process and interpret public data, creating comprehensive graphics and charts focused on various aspects of zero-emission transport.

Others

• Work closely with colleagues to assist in article reviews and data analysis;
• Make minor text modifications on the design draft (AI files);
• Other related duties, as assigned.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Education: Master’s degree or above, preferably in a related field of transport, energy, economy, environment, or other related majors. Knowledge and understanding in zero-emission transport trends is highly desirable.
• Working Experience: Minimum 3 years of related working experience in the areas of transport, energy, economy, environment, climate, and other related fields;
• Language: Native level Chinese language skills required; excellent command of written English and Chinese;
• Research skills: Proven experience in conducting high-quality research, with a focus on environmental or transport-related topics. Strong capacity to understand the overall picture, capture key messages, and meanwhile pay attention to details to ensure high quality ;
• Data analysis: Strong analytical skills, including the ability in searching public data, interpreting complex data sets, graphics & charts marking, and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner;
• Computer skills: Proficiency in using MS Office and data analysis tools, along with knowledge of design software such as AI, would be considered an additional advantage;
• Communication: Ability to communicate with others clearly, listen actively, get to the points and write with clear logics.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Ethical Behavior/Integrity – Demonstrates principled performance and sound ethics, showing consistency among principles, values and behaviors to build trust and credibility internally and externally.
• Mission-driven/Initiative –Inspired by the organization's vision and mission, and take actions with ownership, can-do attitude and proactive mindset.
• Team Spirits – Collaboratively works toward solutions which benefit all involved parties; willingly cooperate with others to accomplish team/organization objectives.

Please submit the resume, along with Chinese and English writing samples from the past three years that are relevant to the transportation sector and primarily authored by the applicant, under the subject line “Application for Consultant, Transportation” to jobs@efchina.org.