NRDC is seeking a Staff Attorney to work with the Environmental Law and Governance (ELP) team in our Beijing office, to promote China’s environmental and climate laws and governance in support of NRDC’s strategic goals of greening China and improving public health. The Staff Attorney will be based in Beijing and a member of the China Program. He/she shall report to the Director of China ELP.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to improve environmental and climate laws and governance in China.
- Research and advocate for environmental and climate policy and laws, regulations, compliance mechanisms; write papers and blogs, organize events, get in contact and have conversations with policy makers, etc.
- Work with project partners on the development of China’s environmental legislation and implementation and provide technical assistance to Chinese stakeholders through the introduction of international experience and the assessment of their possible implementation to China.
- Maintain strong connections and build ties with project partners and contacts in government, academia, NGOs, and other areas.
- Represent NRDC in events such as conferences, press interviews, and prepare other communication materials.
- Carry out project monitoring and evaluation, including preparing reports.
- Assist in writing and editing of grant proposals, project progress reports and other project documents.