Responsibilities: 

1. To coordinate the R & D team comprising visually impaired volunteers, project officers and representatives from related agencies in new Barrier Free Access (BFA) facilities development projects.
2. To prepare and select new BFA product prototyping preparation.
3. To conduct BFA product attributes analyses, stability tests and trial run production.
4. To set preparation guidelines and policy procedures for newly developed BFA products;
5. To conduct user surveys and prepare survey reports for R&D projects.
6. To coordinate the web accessibility testing projects and prepare testing reports according to the requirements of WCAG 2.0.
7. To manage ad-hoc assignments as requested by the Manager;
8. To perform any other duties required by the Manager as and whenever necessary.
9. Candidate with less experience will be considered as Project Assistant (IT)

 Requirements:

1. Higher diploma or above in related discipline
2. Min 2 years work experience in coordinating product development projects;
3. Familiar with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0)

Interested candidates please apply with covering letter and full resume including salary expected to the Human Resources Manager, The Hong Kong Society for the Blind, 248 Nam Cheong Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon or by clicking "APPLY NOW". Please mark reference no. on the envelope.

 All information provided will be kept in strictly confidential and will only be used for recruitment related purposes. Applicants not invited for interview within one month may consider their applications unsuccessful and their personal data will be destroyed within 3 months.

The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) was established in 1956.  Over the years, we have developed a wide range of services covering eye care and low vision services, rehabilitation and vocational training, educational support, employment guidance, adaptive technology advisory service, information and communication technology applications to improve information access for the visually impaired, rehabilitation service for persons with multiple disabilities and visual impairment (MDVI), and residential care for the aged blind. To provide services to help maximize the capabilities of the visually impaired, facilitate their equal participation in society and improve their quality of life with a view to achieving a harmonious and inclusive society.