Deputy Manager (Youth Development Service) (Ref: YDS2024-002)

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

Job Purpose

The core purpose of this role is to provide leadership for Youth Development Service. S/he works closely with the Head of Youth Development Service to lead development and execution of Red Cross youth team to support the HKRC in delivering its humanitarian services to fulfill its vision and mission. S/he will ensure effective implementation of the strategies and drive implementation and action to engage the new generation to participate in the Red Cross movement, so as to expand the extent to cultivate the Red Cross humanitarian value and nurture to be the leaders of Red Cross movement.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate the strategic direction in youth development in line with the corporate strategic direction, together with the Senior Manager/Head of Youth Development Service
• Drive the development, execution and enhancement on youth service with team colleagues and volunteers
• Plan and organize daily operations and activities in Head Office/ Divisional Headquarters
• Lead and coach a team of volunteer leader to formulate the strategic plan and guidelines as well as develop trainings for volunteers which in line with the goal of Youth Development Service
• Develop humanitarian education programs and activities to cultivate the Red Cross humanitarian knowledge and awareness mainly to post-secondary student
• Maintain relationship with external stakeholders, such as youth uniformed groups, universities, institutes and NGOs for collaboration and support in youth services

Requirements

• Registered Social Worker with recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, minimum 3 years post-graduation and related working experience in youth and volunteer development, have related supervisory experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with at least 5 years exposure as volunteer leader, preferably in uniformed group, would be considered;
• Good analytical, sound leadership, people management and coordination skills
• Good communication skills with stakeholders and community partners
• Good command of both written and oral English and Chinese/ Cantonese/ Putonghua

Contract Period: 2 years (Renewable)

For interested candidates, please send your application together with full curriculum vitae and expected salary to Head of Human Resources, 9/F, Hong Kong Red Cross Headquarters, 19 Hoi Ting Road, West Kowloon, Hong Kong, or e-mail by clicking “Apply Now” on or before 21 January 2024.

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