Job Opening

Founded in 2021, Agora Energy China develops feasible and science-based proposals to advance the clean energy transition and achieve climate neutrality in China and beyond. Our work focuses on clean power system transformation, industrial decarbonisation and regional energy transitions. We are equally committed to strengthening professional capacity in these fields and supporting the net-zero transformation of state-owned enterprises in China’s energy sector. Drawing on the deep expertise of our research team and our extensive network of partners, we provide evidence-based advice to decision influencers and foster the productive exchange of ideas among key stakeholders in China and abroad.  

Recognising that no single institution can address the full complexity of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables and ultimately to climate neutrality, Agora Energy China actively cultivates dialogue with stakeholders across politics, civil society, business and academia. Based in Beijing, Agora Energy China is a strategic partner of Agora Energiewende and Agora Industry. It also engages with various global networks working to advance the net-zero transition.  

As a professional advisory on energy transition and climate policy, our Chinese name (博众智合) embodies our mission: learning widely from the best and bridging wisdom across China and the world. We aim to promote international collaboration in advancing the clean energy transition and tackling climate change. The task is both challenging and exciting, with numerous opportunities to make meaningful contributions.  To strengthen our team, we at Agora China are seeking to hire at the earliest possible starting date a Beijing-based

Operations Assistant

Your responsibilities include

·Be responsible for office routine operations, such as guest reception, courier service management, travel booking in accordance with instructions, as well as printing, and staff attendance & vacation tracking.

·Be responsible for regular office procurement, including but not necessarily limited to office supplies, furniture, equipment, catering/food, books/subscriptions.

·Handle bills and arrange related payment per instructions and keep proper documentation.

·Manage third-party vendors to provide high standard services and achieve balance between service quality and cost efficiency; and keep vendor list up to date.

·Provide logistic supports to team building events, such as outings, annual overseas team retreat, weekly team breakfast meeting, luncheon brownbag talk, and etc.

·Arrange office maintenance/repair services when necessary.

·Manage the cleaning service provider and ensure the cleanness and tidiness of the office.

·Support office relocation and renovation if necessary.

·Support or take charge of logistics arrangements of internal and external meetings and events, such as corporate anniversary reception, domestic/international conferences, and training activities, including booking meeting venue, arranging meeting facilities/meals/interpreters/transportations and etc.

·Work with counterparts of high-level international visitors from Agora China’s overseas partners to provide appropriate logistics-related support per the request of the Managing Director.  

·Perform other tasks assigned by the line manager.

We offer

·A work environment of a mission-driven, highly motivated and professional team;

·Diverse experience including professional relationships with colleagues and partners from a variety of countries around the globe;

·Competitive salary, mandatory and supplemental employee benefits as well as attractive annual leave days (the equivalent of German standard); and

Full-time role starting with a three-year contract with possibility of extension.

We are looking for

·Minimum bachelor's degree in business administration, English or related subject.

·Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience;

·Excellent command of Chinese and English (spoken and written), knowledge of German is a plus;

·Experience of working in multi-cultural context is a plus;

·A team player with high performance and accountability;

·Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Please apply by sending your application package in English to Agora Energy Transition China Beijing office: lin.li@agora-energy.com

Please include a letter of motivation, your CV (in English and Chinese), and work samples (if available), and also indicate your income expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date. For file name, please use “Application_ Operations_Assistant_Surname_Name”

For reasons of objectivity, we kindly ask you not to include an application photo. Finally, in the subject line of the application email, please clearly indicate both your full name and the specific position you are applying for.

English language skills will be tested during the interview process.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the application package at your earliest convenience by the end of 10 April 2026. Should you have any questions, please contact us at the above email address.