Manager International & Government Relations - China

Role grade: Manager (6)

Job Purpose

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage relationships with Chinese stakeholders, including publishers, partners, and institutional entities
• Act as a key liaison with Chinese government representatives and regulatory bodies
• Navigate cultural, political, and business dynamics to enable effective collaboration and trust-building
• Support partnership structuring, stakeholder mapping, and engagement strategies specific to China
• Provide internal guidance on the China market dynamics, risks, and opportunities
• Facilitate high-level delegations, official visits, and bilateral engagements
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with international stakeholders, with a priority on China
• Lead the development of partnerships and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aligned with EWCF objectives
• Facilitate high-level meetings with government entities and strategic partners
• Ensure effective communication across languages and cultural contexts
• Monitor and drive the execution of joint initiatives with partners to ensure impact
• Support the development and execution of EF’s international engagement strategy
• Contribute to defining operating models, governance, and coordination mechanisms across stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to expand EF’s global footprint through strategic collaborations
• Align international initiatives with Saudi national priorities and broader diplomatic objectives
• Represent EF in international forums, industry events, and stakeholder engagements
• Support alignment of messaging with government priorities in collaboration with Media & PR teams
• Promote esports as a strategic platform for economic, technological, and cultural collaboration

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in international relations, government affairs, partnerships, or similar roles

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience working with Chinese stakeholders or within the China market
• Experience engaging with government entities or regulatory bodies
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese/Mandarin (spoken and written) is required
• Strong understanding of Chinese business culture, regulatory environment, and stakeholder landscape
• Proven ability to manage high-level stakeholder relationships across public and private sectors
• Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working in complex, international, and cross-cultural environments
• Exposure to esports, gaming, or technology sectors is a plus

Benefits

• Relocation support
• Transportation allowance
• Competitive compensation
• Housing allowance
• VIP medical insurance
• Opportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impact
• Diversity disclaimer
• Our mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging.
• We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more.
• Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.