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.
Project In-Charge (1-year Contract, renewable)
[Ref.: HMTPU/PIC/25/01/R4G]
The Project In-charge plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive support to incubatees, organizing events, and offering administrative assistance for the Oxfam Grant for Good Incubation Programme. This programme is a social innovation incubation initiative supported by the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIEF) of the Hong Kong SAR Government. It aims to provide funding, training, consultancy, and other essential business support to innovative projects that tackle poverty alleviation and promote social inclusion.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit and groom high-potential project applications with good strategic fit and strong organizational capability.
- Coordinate comprehensive nurturing services for the incubatees, offer guidance on their project development, and leverage internal and external resources to accelerate growth and scale-up;
- Coordinate the screening and vetting process of proposals received according to programme and SIEF’s guidelines.
- Regularly visit and monitor the progress of funded projects to ensure timely reporting and positive project outcomes.
- Steer marketing and brand building initiatives for the programme and funded projects.
- Organize events for the public and applicants, including but not limited to training (online & offline), networking activities, showcases, and award ceremonies.
- Foster cross-sector collaboration among government, academia, NGOs, businesses, and civil society.
- Undertake other related tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- Degree holder with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in social innovation, grant-making, project management, marketing or administration. Candidates with less experience will be considered as Project Officer II.
- Previous working experience in incubators, social enterprises and non-governmental organizations would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously across multiple tasks, manage time effectively, meet tight deadlines and prioritize effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong work relationships with a wide range of people at all levels and to effectively engage and influence stakeholders.
- Excellent speaking and written communication skills. Detail minded and able to prepare clear and structured reports, presentation decks, and correspondence.
- Proficient in computer applications including MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Identification with Oxfam’s mission and vision is a must.
Closing date for application: 18 March 2025
You are invited to send your application letter, curriculum vitae with your current and expected salary and date of availability.
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.
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.
