Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids China Programs Associate

Summary Description
The China Programs Associate works closely with the Head-of-China Programs to advance the Campaign’s tobacco control advocacy goals in China. This position supports advocacy work in China by focusing on secondary research, reports production, and development of evidence-based tobacco control information and materials for tobacco control advocates, the media, and policy-makers in China. The China Programs Associate is based in Washington, D.C.

Primary Duties

• Conduct secondary research to change the social environment, build a sustainable. tobacco control movement, and advance tobacco control policies in China.
• Develop evidence-based advocacy materials such as briefing papers, reports, fact sheets, and presentations.

• Work with the Research Department to identify studies and reports that could be developed into advocacy materials (research alerts, fact sheets, short reports, etc.) to advance advocacy goals in China. 
• Write, edit, translate, and develop concepts and materials.

• Respond to requests for materials from both internal and external sources, including staff, grantees and other tobacco control partners.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding program activities, program progress and results.

• Draft and coordinate submission of the monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on China Programs.

• Oversee translation of China media monitoring summaries.
• Copy-edit English-Chinese and Chinese-English translations.
• Provide logistical support and coordination to in-country consultants.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists Head of China programs in designing and implementing effective advocacy strategies in China.
• Maintains calendar of tobacco control-related events in China.
• Update China work plans.
• Actively participate in all China Programs related meetings and calls.
• Supervises China Team intern.
• Performs other duties as directed by Head of China Programs. 

Qualifications

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REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Excellent English writing and editing skills essential.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese; high proficiency in reading Chinese; strong oral communication skills in Chinese.
• Sufficient proficiency in research methods to understand technicalities of research studies, evaluate for applicability and translate for tobacco control policy advocacy.
• Familiarity with domestic and/or international tobacco control research community preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a public interest, health, or international field required. Master in Public Health, International Development, Public Policy or related degree preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) year’s experience in materials development and dissemination, advocacy, global health, public policy, media, or research, or some combination thereof.
• Strong interest in public policy in China.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in the United States.
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems creatively and work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and perform effectively under pressure.  

Contact Details

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Contact:

Lisa West

Telephone:

202.481.9340

Email:

lwest@tobaccofreekids.org

Application Instructions

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To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, including salary history, and attach your resume to: jobs@tobaccofreekids.org . Please reference the position code CPA-08 in the subject line of your email. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.  Or mail your information to:
 Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
CPA-08 Application
1400 Eye Street
Suite 1200
Washington, D.C.  20005