Business development internship at ASDAN / CHINAJOBHUNTER

About this job:
ASDAN is both a curriculum development organization and an examination board, which provides a wide variety of courses, resources and qualifications that teachers use to recognize and reward activities undertaken by young people outside of their formal academic subject work. ASDAN develops and accredit skills for learning, employment and living. It was founded 30 years ago and now works with 6,000 schools, colleges and education providers across the UK. Its headquarters are in Bristol, England.
In 2011 ASDAN formed a partnership with SEED International to create ASDAN China, with an office in Beijing. Our activities range from work with high schools across China, to running unique mini-MBA programmes in Europe, UK & USA, to an intensive Model United Nation conferences in the USA, to participation in Silk Road cultural trips across China, and to volunteer programmes on Hainan.
Currently, there are over 4,000 Chinese students involved in ASDAN programmes each year, and the number is growing very fast. Because of this rapid growth ASDAN China is looking to recruit graduates from EU or UK universities to join its young and dynamic “Project China” team in our Beijing office. Currently we have 20 people in Beijing, with 40% from the UK, USA, EU or South America, and the remainder Chinese nationals. 90% of our staff have been with the company for at least 12 months.
The main focus of the job will be with our international programmes (including leading two-week long study trips to UK, EU and USA for groups of Chinese high school students), and with international departments in high schools within China. This is a very interesting opportunity for someone who is resourceful, energetic and a good team player and it will give you the chance to develop and hone your skills in running projects on an international platform. Initially this contract would be for one year, but it is hoped that this would be extended by mutual agreement.
Below is a more detailed job description, together with case studies of two of ASDAN China’s current staff who joined us from Germany and Ireland respectively. For more information, please check the ASDAN China or ASDAN UK websites: www.seedasdan.org (China) www.asdan.org.uk (UK)

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT CHINA POSTS
A. Business development and curriculum/course design
Main tasks:
i) Contribute to and lead conferences and seminars for education sector staff in China (mainly principals and teachers)
ii) Organise different programmes in China like business simulation events, mathematics tournaments, leadership training, and cultural study trips
iii) Design and deliver personal skills trainings
iv) Coach and assist client schools/organisations with their school/organisation activities
v) Design and promote different educational programmes based on the market needs.
B. International programme design and management
Main tasks:
i) Assist with the recruitment of students to the international programmes through liaison with school principals, heads of sections and other key staff
ii) Organise and lead training for schools/staff/students about the international programmes
iii) Lead international programmes in UK/US/Europe (from 4 or 5 day trips, to a two week study tour)
iv) Coach students with their academic research during the study tours
v) Check portfolios regularly on the trips and support students in completing their work
vi) Assist with the qualification assessment (CoPE and AoPE in particular)
vii) Design and promote new programmes appropriate for international schools

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOB
i) A great learning experience in Beijing: our office is close to the 2008 Olympic Park
ii) Based in China, but with the opportunity to lead programmes in UK/Europe/USA, as well as travelling to different cities in China
iii) An excellent opportunity to learn Chinese in a context where you will be living and working with Mandarin speakers (who are also all pretty fluent in English!)
iv) A young, passionate and international team, who make the most of every opportunity!
v) Free accommodation is offered 10 minutes from the office
vi) Friendly and creative working environment within a flexible working culture
Encouragement for entrepreneurship and creativity: if you can design a programme in your dream country, we will support you with financial back up and human resources!

Requirements:
i) Willingness to commit for at least one year
ii) Good organisational and entrepreneurial skills
iii) Maturity and international experience
iv) Reliable, happy and flexible personality
v) Fluent English (working language is English)
i) Preferred: work experience in a project/business development environment
ii) Preferred: degree in Business/Economics

How to apply:
ASDAN China will open two positions in May and two positions in September. If you are interested to apply to ASDAN China, please email ivy.ma@seedasdan.org your motivation letter including a summary of your degree course and any relevant work experience, and explain why you think you would be an appropriate candidate. Please also attach your CV. Interviews will be arranged through skype.