Position Summary

 

A 46 month comprehensive blended-mode professional development tailored for kindergartens. The project seeks to provide practical coaching guidance and support to apply theory to practice for teachers and school management. The project promotes a conducive universal environment design to enhance inclusion and participation of all learner diversities and aims to foster a long lasting support network between schools.

Job Purpose: Support the overall project management work, including co-ordinating administrative work for the overall project, overseeing the alignment of all the project activities against the project plan and set deliverables, as well as managing publicity and promotional events related to the project. The project manager will ensure all the project outcomes are delivered on-time, to a high quality and within the scope of the project’s plan.

Responsibilities
 

• Ensure that all project outcomes and outputs are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Develop and implement a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress of various project components simultaneously
• Manage the development and operation of a learning platform designed to cater to both synchronized and self-paced learning
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs for the rapid changes in the society
• Actively obtain and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for a smooth implementation of the Project
• Create synergy among the Project team and stakeholders (e.g. funder, partnership schools)
• Create and maintain project documentation, including administrative and budget documents requested by the funder.

Major Job Contact:

Internal: All project staff
External: Project partners, Project Management Committee, Project Steering Committee, Project Partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science related disciplines preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management experience.
• Experience in project management, including planning, organizing, and executing projects, is important.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
• Experience in projects in education or non-profit making sectors is a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or any equivalent qualifications preferred
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of educational technology tools and platforms, such as learning management systems or online course platforms, may also be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are important to effectively communicate project goals, requirements, and updates with project team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
• The ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and motivate team members is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are also essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Chinese and English.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

Initial appointment will normally be made on a renewable 24-month contract.
 

Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. The College offers group medical insurance and dental, staff development support and annual leave to eligible appointee(s).

Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to:
 

• Submit a full Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact details of references.
• Specify in your application/CV your current/latest salary and expected salary.
• Send applications to the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education by clicking " Click Apply".
• The College will review applications immediately, applications will be accepted until the posts are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important notes to Applicants:

• Appointees will undergo a medical check/examination.
• Local applicants will undergo the Sexual Conviction Record Check. Overseas applicants will present a police report before appointment can be confirmed.
• Reimbursement of the costs as mentioned above subject to a ceiling is applicable.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only