Education Officer II (2-year Contract, renewable)
Oxfam
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Looking for a meaningful career that allows you to make a difference in the world? Join Oxfam Hong Kong (OHK), 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.
Education Officer II (2-year Contract, renewable)
[Ref.: HMTPU/DE/EOII/23/01]
The Education Officer II is responsible for the planning and implementation of the offline / digital education initiative on Global Citizenship Education.
Responsibilities:
– Develops, implements and promotes programmes / workshops / campaigns / materials on global citizenship education for various stakeholders, including schools, parent-child, youth and public (i.e. Wide-Life-Learning programme for schools, children picture books and learning packs ect.)
– Implements the interactive education programmes for schools, children-child, youth and corporates;
– Network with schools, educational groups, NGOs, cultural organisations, community (parents, underprivileged groups, youth etc.) and other concerned organisations; and to explore and develop potential education programmes.
– Supports development of new initiatives (e.g. making use of digital and innovative element on programme development, educational products etc.), curriculum and learning & teaching materials.
– Produce high-quality deliverables and communicate the work impacts to external stakeholders including public, corporate and foundations.
– Undertake other functions as assigned by the supervisors.
Requirements:
– Degree holder with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience on education / social services sector;
– Knowledge on issues of global poverty and sustainable development is preferable;
– Understand of the formal education system with experience in education programme;
– Experience in online and digital initiative preferred;
– Organized 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.
– Experience with design and editing software such as Adobe Illustrator, Canva, video editing etc. is a plus.
– Able to work on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as required.
– Identification with Oxfam’s mission and vision is a must.
Closing date for application: 9 November 2023
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 hr@oxfam.org.hk.
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.