Ref no: HMTPU/DE/PO/25/01

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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.

PROJECT OFFICER (21-MONTH contract) 

The Project Officer is responsible for the development and execution of “Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program (Phase 2)”, a youth engagement program supported by The D.H. Chen Foundation. The Program aims to train young people to become young OTW participants and develop a healthy lifestyle and mental well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the detailed implementation plan to achieve the goals and KPIs, and the related evaluation.
• Implement the Program, including trailwalker training, challenge day, activities, train the trainers workshop and camp to ensure the overall outputs with high quality, and to achieve the goals and KPIs.
• Closely communicate and liaise with participating youth, teachers and parents and other stakeholders including trainers, ex-OTW participants and volunteers, etc.
• Coordinate and deliver a wide range of internal and external communications.
• Manage all production, content and budget.
• Plan and develop marketing strategies, activities and materials including but not limited to the areas such as media engagement, website, social media, eDM etc..
• Being host and/or facilitator in the activities.
• Undertakes other functions as assigned by the supervisors.

Requirements:

• Degree holder with 5 years’ relevant working experience on education, youth/sport training, community services, counsellingor related areas. Candidates with less experience will be considered as Project Officer II.
• Knowledge on sport, trail running, hiking or related areas is preferable;
• Experience in project management, youth training or event management is preferred;
• Organised and systematic, able to coordinate and work with others, strong interpersonal and communication skills, proactive, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and outgoing personality.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to be flexible, can work independently and multi-task, meet tight deadlines and be a good team player.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office, and Chinese word processing.
• Willing to work outdoors, and able to work on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as required.
• Identification with Oxfam’s mission and vision is a must.