The Senior Communications Officer plays a key role in supporting the agency’s branding, communications, and fundraising initiatives. This includes drafting and translating bilingual content across multiple platforms, managing media relations, coordinating events, and contributing to fundraising events such as Oxfam Trailwalker and Oxfam TowerRun. The role also involves cross-team collaboration to ensure the smooth delivery of departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Manager in planning and executing events, including press conferences, community engagement activities, large-scale fundraising and branding campaigns (e.g., Oxfam Trailwalker and Oxfam TowerRun).
• Develop and manage social media content across various platforms that align with Oxfam's mission and campaign goals (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, WeChat).
• Draft and translate high-impact communication materials—including press releases, presentations and leaflets—in both English and Chinese.
• Regularly update and monitor Oxfam Hong Kong's website to ensure that content is current and relevant.
• Handle public and media enquiries, arrange interviews, and coordinate networking functions.
• Perform administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the team.
• Collaborate closely with team members and contribute to cross-functional projects that advance organizational goals.
• Any other tasks assigned by Department/Unit head.

Requirements:

• Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Translation or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in communications-related industries and preferably within the NGO or social impact sector. Candidate with less experience may be considered for the post of Communications Officer.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with internal staff, external partners, volunteers, and media contacts.
• Familiarity with basic design principles (Canva and Photoshop) and communications tools software (e.g. content management systems, and social media platforms) is a plus.
• Excellent command in spoken and written English & Chinese including Putonghua.
• Proficient in computer applications including MS Office and Chinese word processing.
• 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: 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.
 

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Oxfam Hong Kong is an equal opportunities employer.