The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) is soliciting applications for the position of professional staff member.
The CECC is a joint commission created by Congress in October 2000 to monitor human rights and the development of the rule fo law in China. It consists of nine Senators, nine members of the House of
Representatives, and five senior Administration officials appointed by
the President.
Candidate must be U.S. citizens. Candidates will
preferably have a law degree or a Ph.D. or M.A. in political science,
history, business, economics or other social sciences, but B.A.
candidates with very strong credentials will also receive serious
consideration. For more details, see the full job announcement below.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) is a 23-member panel
of Senators, Representatives, and Executive Branch officials tasked by
Congress to monitor the Chinese government's compliance with
international human rights standards and the development of the rule of
law in China. The CECC reports annually on these issues to the
President and the Congressional leadership, making recommendations for
policy action and legislation when appropriate. The CECC is also
charged with maintaining a Political Prisoner Database. The CECC
conducts hearings and staff-led issue roundtables throughout the year.
The CECC and its support staff serve as a resource on China-related
human rights and rule of law issues for Capitol Hill offices, the NGO
community, the academic community, and the general public.
professional staff member will conduct research and complete writing
assignments, including short analyses, topic papers, and annual report
sections on topics within the Commission's mandate. In addition, the
staff member will assist with researching individual political prisoner
cases and updating and maintaining case records in the CECC Political
Prisoner Database. The staff member will be called upon to sponsor
CECC hearings and issue roundtables, and attend events relevant to CECC
issues that other U.S. government and private sector organizations hold
in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. The staff member may be asked to
travel to U.S. cities, China or other foreign locations, on official
business. Staff members wtih special desirable skills (e.g., media
relations, Internet design) may be asked to undertake special
responsibilities in these areas.
QUALIFICATIONS: The
successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates will
preferably have a law degree or a Ph.D. or M.A. in political science,
history, business, economics or other social sciences, but B.A.
candidates with very strong credentials will also receive serious
consideration. In particular, the Commission seeks candidates with
expertise in any of the following areas: China's legislative, judicial
or law enforcement institutions, elections, labor issues, environmental
problems, or information and technology. Very strong demonstrated
capacity to speak, read, write and perform research in Chinese
(Mandarin) is required. The successful candidate will likely have
lived or studied in China. Other special skills such as media/external
relations, Internet design, database design, quantitative analysis,
etc., though not required, may be highly desirable, and the applicant
should note them in their cover letter. In addition, the successful
candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical
skills, exceptional written and oral communications skills in English,
and the ability, energy, and enthusiasm to work on a team.
SALARIES are
competitive and will be commensurate with experience to start. CECC
staff members qualify for health and life insurance, a retirement
program, a METRO transit subsidy or Capitol Hill parking, and generous
annual and sick leave.
of applicants will begin as soon as initial applications are received
and continue until position(s) is/are filled. Candidates should send a
brief cover letter, current resume, and a short (10 pages or fewer)
writing sample to Judy Wright, CECC Director of Administration, via
e-mail at [email protected] or via FAX on 202-226-3804. Please do not telephone us about this vacancy.