Assistant Manager (Humanitarian Education)

Hong Kong Red Cross; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

MPF contribution

Discretionary incentive

Job summary

The Hong Kong Red Cross seeks a capable professional to plan and implement experiential humanitarian education programs at the Humanitarian Education Centre, coordinating with teachers, volunteers and external partners to promote humanitarian values in schools and the community.

The role involves developing outreach strategies, managing a team of teacher-actors, organizing events and exhibitions, creating education kits and social media materials, and supporting daily operations and customer

Qualifications

• Degree holder preferable in Communication, Social Science, Education or related discipline.
• Minimum two-year working experience in Communication, Education, Non-profit sector or related aspects.
• Good command of English and Chinese, both written and oral (including Putonghua).
• Knowledge in online tools and multimedia production is an asset.
• Five day work per week; may need to perform duties on weekends or evenings if required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement experiential humanitarian programs and activities of Humanitarian Education Centre (HEC).
• Develop and carry out external engagement and promotion strategies for HEC.
• Manage a group of teacher-actors and volunteers to carry out the programs and activities.
• Manage activity/exhibition venue of HEC.
• Develop education kits and social media materials to promote humanitarian value.
• Assist in the daily operation, marketing and customer service of HEC.

Skills

Program planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Event management

English

Chinese (Putonghua)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Tools

Online tools

Multimedia production

Job description

The Hong Kong Red Cross was established in 1950. We belong to the World's largest humanitarian network and provide impartial and quality care to protect life and health, and to enhance the capacity of vulnerable people to live a safe and dignified life. Our services include disaster relief, special education, volunteer service, first aid and health training, and blood transfusion. http://www.redcross.org.hk

Job Purpose

Plan and implement experiential programs, engage with external partners and ultimately promote humanitarian value to school and public.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out experiential humanitarian programs and activities of Humanitarian Education Centre (HEC)
• Develop and carry out external engagement and promotion strategies for HEC
• Manage a group of teacher-actors and volunteers to carry out the programs and activities
• Manage activity/exhibition venue of HEC
• Develop education kits and social media materials to promote humanitarian value
• Assist in the daily operation, marketing and customer service of HEC

Requirements

• Degree holder preferable in Communication, Social Science, Education or related discipline
• Minimum two-year working experience in Communication, Education, Non-profit sector or related aspects
• Interested in humanitarian work, value education, external engagement and partnership, experiential learning, global citizenship or social development
• Knowledge in online tools and multimedia production is an asset
• Good command of English and Chinese, both written and oral (including Putonghua)
• Good communication, program planning, innovative thinking and interpersonal skills, mature and able to work independently and under pressure
• Candidates with experience in performing arts and event management are preferred
• Five day work per week, may need to preform duties on weekends or evenings if required

Fringe Benefits

Fringe benefits including generous annual leave, marriage leave, caring leave, volunteer leave, medical and dental benefits (including dependents), Employer MPF voluntary contribution, and a discretionary incentive payment (where applicable), will be offered to the right candidates.

Contract Period: 2 years (renewable)

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 25 October 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with Agency's data protection policy for recruitment purposes only. Applicants not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and all related information will be kept on our files for up to a period of 6 months.