Hong Kong Programme Officer / Assistant Officer (1 yr contract) (Intl. NGO)

Save the Children Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Save the Children Hong Kong Limited is seeking a programme assistant to coordinate activities for schools, teachers and students, focusing on peer support and referrals to wellbeing resources. Responsibilities include planning, data collection, and stakeholder liaison in Tai Po.

The role requires a university degree in education, social work, psychology or related fields and at least 1 year of experience with children and youth. Weekend/evening duties may be required.

Qualifications

• University graduate with a relevant discipline.
• At least 1 year experience working with children and youth.
• Experience in mental health initiatives and school coordination preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Project management coordination for schools, teachers and students.
• Administrative support including meeting minutes and filing systems.
• Assist in procurement, facilities, and data reporting.
• Support research, marketing and communications initiatives.

Skills

Presentation skills

Inter-personal communication

English proficiency

Cantonese proficiency

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education / Social Work / Psychology / Counselling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Adobe Photoshop

AI basics

Job description

To support the implementation and coordination of programme activities for schools, teachers, and students that foster peer-support and referral to support network to address students’ mental well-being at schools in Tai Po.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Project management coordination

Support the planning and operation of the new programme initiative, I Support My Friends (ISMF), including reviewing and developing programme materials, organizing training, and handling logistic arrangements, etc.

Coordinate and liaise with related external parties including funders, programme facilitators, schools and other key stakeholders

Collect activity data, monitor progress against both programmatic and budgetary targets and support conduct of evaluations to ensure programme improvement and quality

Provide input for development of Hong Kong programme strategy and project monitoring and evaluation tools and process

2. Administration support

Perform general clerical duties including minutes taking, photocopying, fax and mailing, managing filing system & project database

Support in coordinating procurement and maintenance of facilities and equipment;

Provide operational and administrative support to related research, marketing and communication initiatives, including documentary and data entry;

Produce accurate and timely reports;

Receive and direct visitors and clients

3. Assist in other programme activities or organizational projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

University graduate preferably major in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related disciplines

At least 1 year experience in working with children and youth

Experiences in mental health initiatives and school coordination are preferred

Passion in child-related services; mental health and well-being related projects

Strong presentation skills and inter-personal communication skills

Ability to work independently and with a team

Willing to engage with different types of individual and community groups

Computer skills and communications technologies, basic knowledge on graphic design and website operation is a plus (Microsoft Office, Zoom, Adobe, Photoshop and AI etc.)

Keen interest and commitment to the best interest of children

High degree of self-motivation and strong sense of responsibility

Excellent proficiency in written and oral English and Cantonese

Duties in weekends and evenings are required occasionally.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This post is on a 1-year contract basis

Don’t miss the opportunity to have career success and fulfilment while you deliver change for children to attain the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Candidates at the final stage of recruitment process may be requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check by the Hong Kong Police. If you refuse to undergo the check, we have the right not to consider your application.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.