Deputy Manager (Disaster Management)

Hkcss; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Employer MPF contributions

Discretionary incentive payment

Job summary

Hong Kong Red Cross in Hong Kong is seeking a Deputy Manager (Disaster Management) to support the Senior Manager in operating the Tai Po Recovery Plan and PER framework. You will coordinate project delivery, reporting, compliance, finances, and partnerships to ensure accountable, efficient outcomes.

The role requires MEAL experience, strong English and Chinese language skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving recovery needs while maintaining program quality.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project management guidelines and templates.
• Vet and assess proposals and work plans for Tai Po Recovery Plan alignment.
• Coordinate project administration, including budget monitoring, procurement, and resource management.
• Monitor project implementation and produce clear management and donor reports.
• Coordinate with partner organizations and internal stakeholders on reporting and compliance.
• Maintain project documentation and audit-ready files.
• Prepare presentations, briefings and meeting documentation and coordinate meetings and learning activities.

Skills

MEAL frameworks

Monitoring & Evaluation

Reporting

Digital tools

English proficiency

Cantonese/Putonghua

Education

Bachelor's degree in humanitarian studies or related discipline

Tools

AI-enabled reporting platforms

Job description

香港紅十字會

地址：九龍西九龍海庭道19號，香港紅十字會總部

電郵：[e-mail]

網址：http://www.redcross.org.hk

(抱歉, 只提供英文版本)

Deputy Manager (Disaster Management)

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)

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 19 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 up to a period of 6 months.

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