Oxfam Hong Kong

Address： 17/F., China United Centre, 28 Marble Road, North Point, Hong Kong

Telephone： 2520 2525

Fax： 2375 2433

Email： [email protected]

Website： http://www.oxfam.org.hk

Looking for a meaningful career that allows you to make a difference in the world? Join Oxfam Hong Kong, a member of the Oxfam confederation, in creating a world free of poverty. As an independent development and relief agency, we work with people living in poverty and partner organisations to implement effective development, humanitarian, policy advocacy, and public education programmes.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our poverty alleviation work. Join us and be part of the solution to end poverty and create a better world for all.

Research Officer II (Project Evaluation)

[Ref.: HMTPU/ROIIPE/24/01]

The position reports to the Research and Advocacy Manager. S/he is part of the Hong Kong Programme Team and works with the team to strengthen policy research and project performance. S/he has a supportive role in project evaluation, completing and publishing research, and supporting Impact Advisory Service development. S/he will also liaise with the other staff members in the Hong Kong Programme unit, as well as other units and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Project Evaluation

• Assist in conducting project evaluation, including data collection and analysis, and write clear and concise reports for the supervisor.
• Support efforts to improve poverty alleviation research and projects based on project evaluation findings.
• Collaborate closely with the research and advocacy team to incorporate thinking focused on impact into research and project performance.
• Stay up to date on best practices in impact assessment and apply this knowledge to improve OHK’s research and projects.
• Assist in developing and updating OHK’s analysis and positions on Hong Kong poverty issues, using insights gained from project evaluations to inform policy recommendations.
• Work closely with the communication team to effectively communicate project evaluation findings to the stakeholders, using a variety of channels and formats.

Impact Advisory Service Development

• Assist in developing and implementing project evaluation tools and practices for poverty-alleviation research and impact assessment projects, ensuring that OHK’s impact advisory services are aligned with its mission and values.
• Assist in developing and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, including corporate partners and community organizations, to promote OHK’s impact assessment tools.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for OHK to engage in innovative project design that address pressing social and environmental issues and develop proposals for new projects and partnerships that align with OHK’s mission and values.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the impact of OHK’s research-related projects and provide regular reports to management and stakeholders to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends and best practices in impact assessment and apply this knowledge to improve the service.
• Undertake other related tasks as requested by Research and Advocacy Manager

Requirements:

• Degree holder in social science or related field with minimum 3 years of professional experience in impact assessment, project evaluation or policy research.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in project evaluation
• Familiarity with poverty-alleviation policies and projects in Hong Kong.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel and other data analysis software.
• Excellent written skills in both Chinese and English.
• Identification with Oxfam’s mission and vision is a must.

Closing date for application: 22 August 2024

You are invited to send your application letter, curriculum vitae with your current and expected salary and date of availability to Human Resources Manager by email to [email protected].

At Oxfam Hong Kong, our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things. Our five core values are: Justice, Empowerment, Inclusiveness, Accountability and Innovation. Learn more about Oxfam Hong Kong here: https://www.oxfam.org.hk.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

(Data collected will only be used to process job applications. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within six weeks from the closing date can assume that their application was unsuccessful. All related information will be kept up to 12 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.)

Oxfam Hong Kong is an equal opportunities employer.

** Apart from the vacancy in the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, this Council will not be responsible for processing any of the above vacancies. If you are interested in applying for the above vacancies, please submit your application directly to the relevant authorities. Thanks for your cooperation.