Vacancy | Junior Project Manager - Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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 JOB VACANCY 


Junior Project Manager - Innovation & Entrepreneurship

 at Swissnex in China


Shanghai Office

22F, Bldg. A, Far East International Plaza, 

319 XianXia Road, Shanghai, China


Starting from December 1, 2024

Contract duration: 12 months

Workload: Full-time, 40 hours/week



About Swissnex

Swissnex in China advances Swiss-Chinese collaboration in education, research, and innovation by leveraging relevant contacts, scouting content, and providing context. Swissnex in China’s mission is to support the outreach and active engagement of partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas, and talent. We contribute to strengthening Switzerland's profile as a world-leading hotspot of innovation. Swissnex is an initiative of the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation of Switzerland and is part of the Swiss Confederation’s network abroad managed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The six main Swissnex locations are established in some of the world’s most innovative regions: Boston, Brazil, China, India, Japan, and San Francisco.



Position Summary


We are looking for a recent graduate with study abroad experience, strong research skills, and excellent English command, ready to support Swissnex with reporting and innovation scouting.


As Junior Project Manager, you will conduct research and innovation scouting, collaborate closely with our Swiss mandate partners, and act as a point of contact. This unique opportunity will allow you to take a deep dive into emerging trends while gaining real-world experience at an official representation of Switzerland. We are looking for a bright, self-driven, and ambitious team player with exceptional research, writing, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate can work across disciplines, embrace change, and is ready to help us bring Swiss excellence to the next level. You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team and working in an international, creative, and collaborative environment at our Shanghai office.



Main Responsibilities

  • Intelligence and Research: Under the lead and supervision of the Head of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, contribute to our diverse mandates and agreements by identifying trends and key players in various science and technology fields, conducting research and innovation scouting, and writing and editing reports for our partners and stakeholders. Act as point of contact for external partners.

  • Event and Project Management: Under the lead and supervision of the Head of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, plan, execute and post-process in-house and external activities related to science, technology, and innovation (tech fairs, webinars, conferences, study trips, workshops, etc.), including logistics, and editing of reports and blogs.

  • Startup Relations: Assist the Head of Section and colleagues with the promotion of our startup programs and build rapport and follow-up with Swiss startups and entrepreneurs.

  • Communications: Project-related and general communications.

  • Networking: Proactively cultivate and develop a network of partners and stakeholders. Attend relevant events and conferences.

  • Other duties as assigned



Requirements


  • Recent Master's graduate with study abroad experience
  • Excellent written and oral command of English and Chinese
  • Strong research skills with a willingness to immerse yourself in various tech- and business-related topics
  • Interest in startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem as well as in science, technology, and innovation
  • Prior experience in event organization and/or project management in a similar field preferred
  • Fast-thinking, organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Chinese citizenship

General Conditions


Please note that costs for accommodation and traveling, as well as expenses related to working/residence permit, are to be borne by the candidate and will not be covered or reimbursed by the employer.


Did we raise your interest? 
Then we look forward to hearing more about you!


Send your full application with this QR-Code or click "Read more".

Position open until filled. 


Your application shall include the following documents:

  • Cover letter (letter of motivation) and CV

  • Copies of university diplomas, transcript of records, work certificates, and letters of reference if available


We will reply to incoming applications after the deadline. No phone call inquiries please.

More details will be shared in the process of the recruitment.







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瑞士是一个引领前沿科技、强调品质、并兼具创新性与开放性的国度,是唯一与中国建立创新型战略伙伴关系的国家。 瑞士联邦政府科技文化中心 swissnex China 致力于促进瑞中两国学术交流,推动创新项目合作,跨领域连结人才网络。
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