Requisition ID:  2432

Senior Manager, Charities (Foster Care)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Division

The Charities and Community (C&C) Division manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement, and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust. C&C works with the Government, NGOs, and community partners to proactively identify root causes of social issues and address them through innovative approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The Job

• Work in partnership with diverse partners and stakeholders in project management, including seasoned professionals from education, business, NGOs, government, and academia. Build synergy among project partners
  and coordinate working groups comprising incubation team, NGOs, program evaluators, and co-creators of the TIP. Facilitate thought leadership and alignment across all TIP partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Perform the strategic portfolio management by overseeing other Trust supported strategic "Education, Children & Youth in Families, Fairer Opportunities" initiatives to amplify impact of the TIP and other related grants. Consolidate learning insights for sharing with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis. Develop new grants as needed to actualise emerging potentials.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery. This includes but not limited to the Club Branding and Public Affairs in strategic communications and promotional campaigns; external consultants responsible for branding, technology experts and/or programme execution, and service providers. Engage government officials to facilitate impact creation and system change.
• Develop and implement project governance and controls to ensure effective execution, including managing the advisory committee, the incubation and supporting partners, and various taskforce groups.
• Monitor the progress of anticipated output and outcome, budget spending, handle budget virements and manage project evaluation and impact assessment.
• Prepare papers and compile statistical/ financial /progress report, as well as report on special situation and make recommendations to Management, and / or Donations Committee, and/or Board of Trustees.
• Represent the Trust in activities related to the TIP including ceremonies, and related functions as part of the ongoing monitoring process and stakeholder engagements.

About You

• Minimum of 8 years' relevant work experience, with 5 years at mid-senior level preferably in the social welfare, poverty, public administration, consulting, human resources, financial or charity and grant-making field.
• Proven track record and experience in managing complex and/or large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of research, evaluation and data analysis is a big plus.
• Demonstrate passion, experience and insight in the changing need of the poverty population.
• Extensive experience in dealing with different stakeholders, such as government officials, NGOs, consultants, business, branding agencies etc.
• Strong project development and management skills.
• Cross sectoral stakeholders management skills.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
• Analytical and quantitative skills, including analysis for budget management and KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in both English and Chinese writing.
• Team leadership and people development experience.
• Solid experience in marketing of social service/community service considered a plus.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. 

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

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