CEO, Youth Empowerment NGO — Strategic Leader

ConnectedGroup Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a youth empowerment NGO, shaping strategy, overseeing operations, financial management, and people leadership while working with the Board and key partners to advance youth development.

The role requires strong bilingual communication, diplomatic collaboration with government and funders, and a hands-on approach to build impactful programmes and sustainable funding.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within non-profit/public/related sectors.
• Experience leading strategy, operations, financial management, and people leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management with government, funders, and partners.
• Diplomatic, politically aware, and capable of handling diverse interests.
• Sound judgement and practical decision-making in a changing environment.
• Ability to provide clear direction while empowering teams.
• Experience developing or overseeing youth-focused programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction to deliver mission and long-term objectives.
• Lead strategy, governance, operational effectiveness, and financial oversight.
• Manage and support senior leaders across programme, corporate, and operations.
• Build relationships with government departments, funders, and partners.
• Represent the organisation externally and serve as a spokesperson with stakeholders.
• Work with the Board and committees, providing updates and recommendations.
• Oversee development and delivery of youth-focused programmes and initiatives.
• Guide funding efforts including grants and project funding applications.
• Foster a positive, accountable culture with staff engagement and retention.
• Balance stakeholder interests while enabling timely decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Governance & compliance

Diplomatic collaboration

Change management

Youth development focus

Bilingual communication

Job description

ConnectedGroup Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a youth empowerment NGO, shaping strategy, overseeing operations, financial management, and people leadership while working with the Board and key partners to advance youth development.

The role requires strong bilingual communication, diplomatic collaboration with government and funders, and a hands-on approach to build impactful programmes and sustainable funding.