Accountabilities

● Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with key government organisations which are of relevance to the company's businesses in China (NDRC, CAAC, etc)

● Strengthen and maintain an effective liaison network with key government officials at both local and central levels.

● Promote/establish Airbus’ image/credibility among the key government organisations via efficient communications in both ways.

Main activities

● Strategic activities

○ Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with key government organisations which are of relevance to the company's businesses in China (NDRC, CAAC, etc)

○ Monitor and analyse PRC government policies, plans and regulatory environment at high levels which could have an impact on company's businesses in China; explore areas where both China and Airbus have mutual interest for cooperation; provide advice/support assist in the development of the company's business strategy in China and help to integrate potential impacts and considerations into relevant business plans.

○ Provide guidance/advice to other functions in Airbus to follow relevant protocols/formalities required by the Chinese governmental or public organisations when conducting business in China.

● Client related activities

○ Foster the communications with authorities to support the deliveries and sales

○ Develop and maintain a mapping and network of relative administrative stakeholders in Central and Provincial government

● Operational activities

○ Daily communication with central government bodies including NDRC, CAAC, MFA, MOFCOM, MOT and other central/regional government and authorities

○ Conduct political analysis and anticipate political issues, risks and opportunities develop in airbus China

● Developmental activities

○ Experience sharing and knowledge sharing, trainings

Outputs

● Financial Outputs

● Client related Outputs

○ as interface with NDRC (negotiation of CAS package; process optimization of government approval) contribute to the commercial result and annual delivery plan of Airbus China

○ as interface with CAAC on various topics (airworthiness, flight test, ferry flights…) Support securing the A/C delivery in China and FAL operation in Tianjin

● Operational Outputs

○ Information and monitoring of public policies in China which may impact the operation and development of the company in this region ; Elaborate and propose country strategies.

○ Risk management for any unpredictable cases.

● Developmental Outputs

○ Knowledge sharing (KM) between senior staff and the juniors

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree or above; 10 years above public affairs / public relations related working experience

● Prior working experience in the relevant government organisation preferred

● A keen understanding of the policy, regulatory, and geopolitical landscape in China

● Strong oral and written communications skills, fluent in English and Chinese

● Open-minded and respect cultural diversity; a team player and self-driven at work

● Proficient in GA and PA with extraordinarily resourceful with government relations and Media

● Broad horizon with full understanding of China and good knowledge of Europe thanks to rich overseas and domestic experiences

● Learn fast, adaptive and skillful in interpersonal relations

● Solid knowledge of international and Chinese environment

● Strong interpersonal skills

● Strong communication

● Strategic thinking & analysis

● Energetic and passionate

● Inspiring leadership

● Good team player

● Self-motivated and well-organized

● Priority and results oriented