Overall objective of this contract
Its overall objective is “to promote greater transparency and fairer implementation of the IPR protection and enforcement in China”.
The specific objectives of the action are:
1. To increase alignment of China with European standards in IPR legislation, protection, enforcement and best practices.
2. To improve trading and investment environment in China to EU innovators and right holders, including gender perspective.
3. To enhance effectiveness of the systems for transparency non-distortive, market-oriented and fair implementation of IPR protection and enforcement, and for discouraging protectionist market access barriers in China.
Specific objective(s)
The specific objective of this contract is to complement and reinforce the project management team with one activity coordinator (key expert), one project officer and one project support officer (non-key experts).
Specific tasks
Project Officer (NKE 1)
- Coordinate and implement project activities in China
- Provide technical inputs related to project activities, including working with Chinese IP legislation and reports
- Prepare regular technical specifications for project activities
- Prepare regular reports on the progress of activities
- Coordinate relations with stakeholders to foster cooperation and communication
- Provide inputs and implement project-related visibility matters
Project Support Officer (NKE 2)
- Handle administrative tasks, such as documentation, scheduling and coordination
- Assist on operational tasks in different activities, contribute to elaboration of regular reporting
- Assist with the logistical aspects of the project, such as organization of meetings, travel or events
- Provide communication support ensuring clear communication between the project and local vendors, stakeholders
- Manage the office matters, collect and process operational and financial action documentation, invoices, contribute to the elaboration of financial reporting
PROFILES REQUIRED
The profiles of the two non-key experts (2 x 600 working days) for this contract are as follows:
1. Project officer (NON KEY EXPERT 1)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (minimum level C1 in both);
• At least 3 years of experience in activity coordination and/or stakeholder management, preferably working with the main project’s stakeholders ;
• At least 1 year of experience in EU funded projects and/or EU or international institutions and bodies
• Knowledge of the IP system and relevant actors in China
2. Project support officer (NON KEY EXPERT 2)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (minimum level C1 in both);
• At least 2 years of experience in the organization of events,
• At least 1 year of experience in EU funded projects and/or EU or international institutions and bodies
• Experience work scheduling and office management
+ info, ToR, please contact with Mr. Íñigo Asensio: i.asensio@dem.es
DEM is a European consulting firm specialised in multilateral development, with extensive experience implementing international projects across Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa. The company operates with a strong emphasis on integrity, transparency and regulatory compliance — key pillars for work in legal, justice and security-related fields.
DEM maintains a firm commitment to adhering to all applicable legislation and regulations, ensuring that its operational and managerial practices align with national and international standards. The company integrates legal-risk awareness and compliance routines into its project cycle, supporting clients in meeting institutional, procedural and governance requirements.
Its capabilities are well suited to initiatives involving justice sector reform, rule-of-law strengthening, normative analysis, institutional capacity building, and the design of regulatory or policy frameworks. DEM’s multidisciplinary approach and experience in public-sector contexts allow the firm to contribute to projects requiring legal scrutiny, procedural alignment, risk management and governance oversight.
Overall, DEM is positioned as a reliable partner for assignments where legal rigor, regulatory coherence and security-sensitive approaches are essential.
