Ref no: OHK/HMTPU/AM/25/01 

Looking for a meaningful career that allows you to make a difference in the world?

Join Oxfam Hong Kong, a member of the Oxfam confederation, in creating a world free of poverty. As an independent development and relief agency, we work with people living in poverty and partner organisations to implement effective development, humanitarian, policy advocacy, and public education programmes.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our poverty alleviation work. Join us and be part of the solution to end poverty and create a better world for all.

ASSISTANT MANAGER  (2-year contract, renewable)

The Assistant Managerreports to Hong Kong Programme Manager. S/he is part of the Hong Kong Programme Team and works with the team on Hong Kong poverty issues.

S/he serves as the main staff member managing OHK’s external funding projects, including but not limited to the ethnic minority education and vocational training programme. S/he consolidates diverse resources while providing support to other teams. S/he will liaise with other staff in the Hong Kong Programme Unit and other units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying community needs and brainstorming innovative project ideas that align with OHK’s mission, contributing to the planning and feasibility assessment process throughout project incubation.
• Lead the identification and tracking of external funding opportunities from foundations and corporations, while supporting the preparation and submission of high-quality funding applications.
• Support Hong Kong Programme Manager - in managing and executing external funding projects.
• Coordinate meetings with funders, governments and other external stakeholders and build rapport.
• Prepare progress reports for external funding.
• Support the overall management of the Hong Kong Programme.

Requirements:

• Degree holder with at least 8 years of experience, preferably in project management and/or social services, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Candidates with less experience will be considered as Senior Officer.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in drafting grant proposals and managing the application process.
• Understanding social issues and familiarity with local NGO networks would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (both spoken and written) is required.
• Competency in computer literacy, including MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Identification with Oxfam’s mission and vision is a must.

Why Join Us

At Oxfam Hong Kong, our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things. Our five core values are: Justice, Empowerment, Inclusiveness, Accountability and Innovation. Learn more about Oxfam Hong Kong here: https://www.oxfam.org.hk.

How to Apply
Please send your application letter and resume, including current and expected salary and date of availability, to Human Resources Manager by email at [email protected].

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

(Data collected will only be used to process job applications. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within six weeks from the closing date can assume that their application was unsuccessful. All related information will be kept up to 12 months, and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.)

Oxfam Hong Kong is an equal opportunities employer.