Oxfam Hong Kong

Address： 17/F., China United Centre, 28 Marble Road, North Point, Hong Kong

Telephone： 2520 2525

Fax： 2375 2433

Email： [email protected]

Website： http://www.oxfam.org.hk

Looking for a meaningful career that allows you to make a difference in the world? Join Oxfam Hong Kong, a member of the Oxfam confederation, in creating a world free of poverty. As an independent development and relief agency, we work with people living in poverty and partner organisations to implement effective development, humanitarian, policy advocacy, and public education programmes.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our poverty alleviation work. Join us and be part of the solution to end poverty and create a better world for all.

Service Development Officer (Social Impact) (1-year Contract, renewable)

[Ref.: HMTPU/SDOSI/24/02]

The position is responsible for developing the business network and providing services to clients for impact consultancy services, while also offering support to other team members as required. S/He will liaise with other staff in the Hong Kong Programme unit and other units.

Responsibilities:

Impact Consultancy Services:

• Proactively build and maintain a strong network of contacts and partnerships with relevant stakeholders while also cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients to ensure their satisfaction and retention.
• Understand client needs, requirements, and expectations to tailor service offerings accordingly.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to clients regarding impact consultancy services.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
• Prepare and submit compelling proposals to prospective clients, highlighting OHK’s expertise and value proposition.
• Monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
• Draft or provide support in drafting a final report and communicate the results to clients and stakeholders.

Living Wage Campaign:

• Carry out the campaign, which is not limited to accrediting living wage employers, engaging with corporations, and managing external communications.
• Monitor the campaign climate, including the ongoing discussions and conversations related to the issue, and develop strategies to influence.
• Conduct lobby and negotiation meetings with the government, legislators, political parties, companies and related authorities.
• Undertake other related tasks as requested by Assistant Research and Advocacy Manager

Requirements:

• Degree holder in social science, business administration or related field with minimum 5 years of professional experience in business development or social science research. Candidates with less experience will be considered for Service Development Officer II (Social Impact) position.
• Strong network in the social service sector and/or business sectors is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in social impact assessment is advantageous.
• Excellent written skills in both Chinese and English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with poverty-alleviation policies and projects in Hong Kong.
• Identification with Oxfam’s mission and vision is a must.

Closing date for application: 17 May 2024

You are invited to send your application letter, curriculum vitae with your current and expected salary and date of availability to Human Resources Manager by email to [email protected].

At Oxfam Hong Kong, our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things. Our five core values are: Justice, Empowerment, Inclusiveness, Accountability and Innovation. Learn more about Oxfam Hong Kong here: https://www.oxfam.org.hk.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

(Data collected will only be used to process job applications. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within six weeks from the closing date can assume that their application was unsuccessful. All related information will be kept up to 12 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.)

Oxfam Hong Kong is an Equal Opportunities Employer

** Apart from the vacancy in the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, this Council will not be responsible for processing any of the above vacancies. If you are interested in applying for the above vacancies, please submit your application directly to the relevant authorities. Thanks for your cooperation.