Project Liaison Assistant (on part-time & contract basis)
Oxfam
Job Post Date
Job description：
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.
This position works 3 to 4 days a week, subject to the roster and the contract period until 31 July 2024.
S/He directly reports to the Project Coordinator. As a part of the Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan Programme unit, s/he is also required to support the team members in the unit and communicate with service users. His/er major job duties are as follows:
Responsibilities:：
– Act as a key contact point responsible for liaising with Ethnic Minority students.
– Provide administrative support to the project operation.
– Prepare project materials for targeted groups in their language(s), e.g., Nepali, Urdu, Bahasa, Hindi.
– Provide simple interpretation and translation service to service users.
– Assist in consolidating project experience and disseminate good practices with other networks of NGOs, schools, and educational groups.
– Undertake other related tasks as requested.
Requirements:
– Diploma or above in any discipline; preferably with two years of relevant experience.
– Good command of spoken and written English and other languages such as Nepali, Urdu, Bahasa, Hindi.
– Able to speak and write Chinese is preferred.
– Cultural sensitivity for different cultures and religions.
– Good interpersonal and communication skills, proactive, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and outgoing.
– Strong problem-solving and ability to be flexible.
– Proficient in MS Office applications. Experience with design and editing software such as Illustrator, video editing is a plus
– Familiar with networks in NGOs and schools is a plus
– Identification with Oxfam’s mission and vision is a must
Closing date for application: 4 Nov 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.