Hong Kong Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network and dedicates itself to protect human life, care for the health of the vulnerable, and respect human dignity by mobilizing people to serve voluntarily for the cause of humanity. Its services include blood transfusion service, disaster relief and preparedness, first aid and health training, youth and volunteer programs, community care, tracing, special education and rehabilitation services. http://www.redcross.org.hk

The incumbent is a key member of the Agency’s senior management team headed by the Secretary General, and also accountable to oversee the delivery and development of Hong Kong Red Cross services and cultivate changing and innovative thinking in the fulfillment of its humanitarian mission

Key Responsibilities:-

• Support the Secretary General to formulate the Agency’s strategic directions and oversee the implementation;
• Lead and formulate policies of the Agency’s service development and oversee the performance of service departments to ensure service alignment with the agency’s direction as well as achievement of the expected outcomes;
• Set standards and policies in planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to improve quality and accountability of services;
• Lead the Agency’s volunteer development into 2020;
• Lead and develop strategic partnerships with the Government, working partners, and overseas Red Cross counterparts worldwide, etc., to develop our services with quality;
• Lead collaboration across services to enable effective coordination and service integration;
• Partner with management committees to ensure the quality of governance in their respective departments;
• Support the Secretary General in promoting VMV (Vision, Mission and Values) of Hong Kong Red Cross and enhancing a positive corporate Agency image.

Requirements:-

• Genuine commitment to human services
• A good university degree in human science or social service subjects-, 
• Minimum 15 years post-graduation working experience, in which at least 8 years should be at senior supervisory level in social services. Experience in overseas operations a definite asset. 
• Familiar with the operation environment of nonprofit organizations and the needs of vulnerable people. 
• Mature personality, strategic-minded with service vision, strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 
• Proven track records in leading service planning, change management, committee work and dealing with the media.
• Excellent command of both written and oral English, Chinese/Cantonese/ Putonghua a must

Please send application together with full curriculum vitae, must include expected salary to The Secretary General, Hong Kong Red Cross, 19 Hoi Ting Road, West Kowloon or through email  by clicking “APPLY NOW”  on or before 29 March 2017.

All information collected will be for recruitment purpose only. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed after 2 months.

The Hong Kong Red Cross was established in 1950. We belong to the World's largest humanitarian network and provide impartial and quality care to protect life and health, and to enhance the capacity of vulnerable people to live a safe and dignified life. Our services include disaster relief, special education, volunteer service, first aid and health training, and blood transfusion. http://www.redcross.org.hk

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