Deputy Manager (Disaster Management)

Hong Kong Red Cross; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Employer MPF voluntary contribution

Discretionary incentive payment

Job summary

The Hong Kong Red Cross is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Tai Po Recovery Plan and PER framework. You will coordinate project implementation, monitor progress, and manage reporting, compliance, and donor requirements to ensure accountable, efficient delivery.

Responsibilities include budget monitoring, procurement, partner coordination, and maintaining documentation for audit readiness, while supporting staff through guidelines and templates and coordinating learning activities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in humanitarian studies, social sciences, development, disaster management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant postgraduate working experience in humanitarian, development, or social service sectors.
• Solid experience in project and grant management, compliance, and donor accountability.
• Hands-on knowledge of MEAL frameworks and monitoring systems.
• Excellent command of written and oral English and Chinese/Cantonese/Putonghua.
• Proficiency in digital and analytical tools, including AI‑enabled platforms for reporting and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project management guidelines, operational procedures and templates.
• Vet and assess project proposals and work plans to ensure alignment with the objectives of the Tai Po Recovery Plan, funding requirements and HKRC policies and procedures.
• Coordinate project administration, including budget monitoring, financial transactions, procurement processes, and resource management, ensuring compliance with established controls.
• Monitor project implementation, maintain monitoring systems and produce clear management and donor reports.
• Coordinate with partner organizations and internal stakeholders on project implementation, reporting requirements, compliance matters, and operational issues.
• Maintain project documentation, partnership records, agreements, and compliance-related files to ensure accountability and audit readiness.
• Prepare presentations, briefings and meeting documentation and coordinate project meetings, workshops and learning activities to strengthen stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Reporting

Facilitation

Knowledge sharing

Digital tools

MEAL

Monitoring

English proficiency

Chinese Cantonese Putonghua

Education

Bachelor's degree in humanitarian studies or related field

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

The Deputy Manager supports the Senior Manager in the operational management and administration of the Tai Po Recovery Plan and Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) framework. The role is responsible for coordinating project implementation, monitoring progress, managing reporting and compliance requirements, administering financial and partner processes, and maintaining stakeholder coordination. The position ensures projects are delivered efficiently accountably, and in accordance with HKRC policies, donor requirements and recovery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project management guidelines, operational procedures and templates.
• Vet and assess project proposals and work plans to ensure alignment with the objectives of the Tai Po Recovery Plan, funding requirements and HKRC policies and procedures.
• Coordinate project administration, including budget monitoring, financial transactions, procurement processes, and resource management, ensuring compliance with established controls.
• Monitor project implementation, maintain monitoring systems and produce clear management and donor reports
• Coordinate with partner organizations and internal stakeholders on project implementation, reporting requirements, compliance matters, and operational issues.
• Maintain project documentation, partnership records, agreements, and compliance-related files to ensure accountability and audit readiness.
• Prepare presentations, briefings and meeting documentation and coordinate project meetings, workshops and learning activities to strengthen stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in humanitarian studies, social sciences, development, disaster management or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant postgraduate working experience in the humanitarian, development, or social service sectors
• Solid experience in project and grant management, compliance, and donor accountability
• Hands-on knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks and monitoring systems
• Ability to adapt to evolving recovery needs while maintaining program quality
• Proficiency in digital and analytical tools, including AI‑enabled platforms for reporting and presentations
• Strong skills in reporting, facilitation, and knowledge sharing.
• Excellent command of both written and oral English and Chinese/ Cantonese/ Putonghua
• Candidates with less experience will be considered for Assistant Manager (Disaster Management)

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

1 year (Renewable)

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 up to a period of 6 months.