BACKGROUND

Clean Air Asia works towards achieving better air quality and livable cities in Asia and our vision is an Asia without air pollution. Clean Air Asia was established as a leading air quality management network for Asia in 2001. We have offices in Manila, Beijing and Delhi, as well as country networks in six Asian countries and are a UN-recognized partnership of 261 organizations in Asia and worldwide.

Clean Air Asia is working on one of the most pressing environmental issues in China - air quality improvement. We are officially registered in China under the supervision of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the Beijing Bureau of Public Security.

Our China Office is dynamic and effective. We currently have 12 full-time staff and three teams. Our office culture is characterized by respect for high-quality work, clearly defined responsibilities, staff’s career growth and personal work and life balance.  

We are recruiting for a full- time Branding and Operations Senior Officer to join us at Clean Air Asia in Beijing, China. A self-motivated and talented individual with knowledge and skills in air pollution control and climate change mitigation is welcome to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of the China Director and Program Directors, the Branding and Operations Senior Officer shall support the operations, compliance, branding, and partnership work of Clean Air Asia in China.

A. Operations & Compliance

• Lead compliance management for the China Office, including establishing and updating compliance mechanisms, ensuring implementation across activities, drafting periodic compliance reports, and serving as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and external legal counsel.
• Oversee information governance and contract management, including the archiving of critical organizational records, data and information security compliance, and full-cycle contract management (risk assessment, vendor compliance, deliverables tracking, and record retention).
• Manage administrative operations and high-level logistics, including supervising daily office operations and administrative staff, and arranging key itineraries for leadership as well as the reception of distinguished guests at flagship events.

B. Branding & Events

• Implement and organize key activities and flagship events of the China Office, such as the annual release of reports, World Environment Day, International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, regional exchange events and Better Air Quality Conference.
• Liaise with event partners and outsourcing companies specializing in branding and conference services.
• Coordinate the organization's brand communication, including managing its social media accounts, and designing and producing promotional materials, such as brochures.
• Operate and maintain the organization's website, including occasional major updates to the layout, design, and project information.

C. Building Partnerships among Clean Air Asia Networks

• Support the maintenance of strong and positive relations with existing Clean Air Asia partners in China.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA

• Master's degree or above in public administration, law, communications, international relations, or other related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including proven experience in event planning and organization; knowledge and experience in compliance management, NGO operations, or branding communications is a plus.
• Strong interest and demonstrated capacity in event organization, brand communication, and cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in Chinese and English.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other office tools; experience with website maintenance and social media management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.

DURATION, REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFITS

The selected candidate will be appointed under a 2-year contract with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance, with a probationary period of 2 months. The base monthly remuneration is competitive but may vary subject to the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

Government-mandated employee benefits will also be provided. Clean Air Asia provides 24 days' paid leaves and observes 11 public holidays per year. Clean Air Asia also provides opportunities for travel domestically and internationally.

HOW TO APPLY

Quoting 'Branding and Operations Senior Officer' in the subject line, applicants should email their cover letter and CV in both English and Chinese to Ms. XU Xiao at china.hr@cleanairasia.org before 30 June 2026. All applicants must clearly state in their cover letter how they meet the person specification above, as well as contact details of three referees.

We encourage early application as applications will be processed as they arrive, so the recruiting process may end earlier than the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.