Working with people against poverty! Oxfam Hong Kong (OHK) is a member of the international confederation Oxfam and an independent development and relief agency based in Hong Kong. We are looking for talented, high calibre staff to join our anti-poverty work:
Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Management - Programme Officer (Ref.: IPU/HDRMPO/12/01)
(International Programme Unit) (On a 2-year contract basis)
(International Programme Unit) (On a 2-year contract basis)
S/He is responsible for ensuring effective humanitarian response, disaster risk management, and related capacity-building work, alongside long-term development programmes of OHK. The work will include development of necessary policies, plans and budget, proposals & reports, manage grants, develop and manage partnerships with other Oxfams & local organizations, undertake regular project monitoring and evaluation, contribute to humanitarian advocacy, provide information to OHK internal units on humanitarian and disaster risk management work, and represent OHK in relevant OI and NGO meetings and gatherings.
The successful candidate MUST meet the following requirements:
- A recognized degree with 5+ years of solid work experience in humanitarian and disaster risk management
- Practical experience in appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian and disaster risk management programmes and projects, advocacy and working with partners
- Practical experience in strategic planning and budgeting
- Able to travel extensively and work in remote areas
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, independently and with a team
- Excellent written English required in writing reports and project documents and
- Proficiency in written and oral Cantonese and Mandarin.
Candidates with less work experience will still be considered but may be assigned as Assistant Programme Officer
This position will be based in Hong Kong without any expatriate or relocation package provided.
How to apply:
Closing date of applications: 30 November 2012.
Please send your application letter, CV with current and expected salary and date of availability to Human Resources Manager, Oxfam Hong Kong, 17/F., China United Centre, 28 Marble Road, North Point, Hong Kong or by email tohr@oxfam.org.hk or by fax to 2375 2433. [Only shortlisted candidates would be notified within one month after the closing date and all information provided will only be used for recruitment-related purpose].
Oxfam Hong Kong is an Equal Opportunity Employer
