KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1) Community Engagement

• Collaborate and maintain contact with non-profit organizations, schools, political parties, and other key stakeholders in society
• Coordinate with partners, event planning and organization for ideas generation events with stakeholders

2) Policy Advocacy

• Conduct research, regularly monitor the latest policy development, develop sound knowledge on one/more of the advocacy themes
• Produce policy briefing papers, policy position statements, articles, surveys, and public communication related to key advocacy issues
• Support in questionnaire design and dissemination of polling and other research

3) Campaign

• Manage advocacy campaign of the Save the Children and ensure that advocacy is an integral part of Save the Children’s Theory of Change
• Attend global meetings, synthesize learning, and share key points and actions with team, informing campaign planning and action to ensure Hong Kong-based activities are in line with the global campaign and thinking

• Assist in the implementation of the Youth Ambassadors programme
• Support the design and implementation of youth engagement programmes
• Support the delivery of training, seminars, workshops, hearings, and presentation to youth

• Engagement in global or regional advocacy and campaigning community of practice, learning from other countries and regions experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University graduate in a recognized degree in social sciences, humanities or related discipline. A degree in journalism, government and public administration, international relations, government and laws, translation, language and communication or related disciplines would be an advantage.
• 2-3 years working experience on advocacy, campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and / or public education projects. Experience working in a not for profit organization is preferred
• Candidates with less experience will be considered for a position as Assistant Officer. Fresh graduates are also welcome
• Familiar with Hong Kong’s child rights situation, social and political landscape
• Excellent research, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Excellent proficiency in written and oral English and Cantonese
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task, organizing work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Able to work with colleagues and partners from multi-cultural and diverse backgrounds
• Able to analyze and present data and research findings in a logical manner is an advantage
• Passionate about creating positive changes towards children's wellbeing
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Don’t miss the opportunity to have career success and fulfilment while you deliver change for children to attain the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Candidates at the final stage of recruitment process may be requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check by the Hong Kong Police. If you refuse to undergo the check, we have the right not to consider your application.

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Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We believe every child deserves a future. In Hong Kong and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children, every day and in times of crisis, transforming their lives and the future we share.

Building on our 100 years’ experience of bringing communities, civil society, governments, businesses and donors together, Save the Children ensures children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Save the Children Hong Kong is part of the Save the Children global movement, which is made up of 30 member organisations, operating in around 120 countries.

Are you passionate about helping children in Hong Kong and around the world? Join us in inspiring breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives!