香港乐施会招聘

孤独剑客

Oxfam Hong Kong is a member of Oxfam International and an independent development and relief agency based in Hong Kong working with poor and disadvantaged people in Asia and Africa. We are recruiting the following member to join us in our anti-poverty work:


Research Officer – Research and Development Centre
China Unit
(3-year contract)

We are looking for 2 appointed Research Officer, who is responsible for implementing the objectives of the Research and Development Centre as below:
To formulate research strategy, conduct research and communicate the findings strategically in the following areas:
primarily, to provide policy research on: a) the challenges and coping strategies of the regional and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs); or b) the issues of watershed management; or c) the impact of urban-rural circular migration on the challenges and opportunities of poverty reduction and vulnerable groups in China.
to survey the changing and emerging trends of poverty and development in China; and thus analyze the challenges and recommend innovations for further development interventions for Oxfam Hong Kong.
To manage and implement the research strategy by working closely with related program officers, researchers and NGO practitioners outside Oxfam, in the process of project approval, monitoring and evaluation.
To conduct research independently.
To develop an exchange platform for development researchers and practitioners.
S/He is required to develop and maintain positive working relations with government and non-government groups through strategic funding and non-funding support
Report to the Head of Research and Development Centre
S/He will serve as a resource person on research support and assist the China Unit in strengthening the overall programme through exchanges of information, collaboration on initiatives, liaison and cross learning
S/He will also liaise with other staff in fundraising and policy & public education units as well as with relevant Oxfam affiliates for informational, educational and policy advocacy needs in areas under her/his responsibilities
Frequent travels are required for the position
Requirements:

A master degree with relevant academic background in development studies, sociology, anthropology, communication, economics, international relations, social work, or related social sciences disciplines; related research experience, or working experience in development work is preferable.
At least 3 years of relevant working experience in NGOs, research setting, or news media.
Excellent analysis and strategizing on the research areas as above mentioned
Competence in formulating, review and conducting research independently
Familiarity with NGO setting and work
Skilled in persuasion work that is culturally sensitive and creative
Self-motivated and with ability to work independently, and also in team work
Fluency in written Chinese and spoken Putonghua is a must. Have knowledge of English is desirable
Ability to travel frequently as required.


No expatriate package will be provided for the position

Closing date for applications: Sept 26, 2008

Please send your application, a sample paper on policy analysis, development research or practice in the areas mentioned above, with a CV indicating the expected salary and available date to the Human Resource division of China Unit, OHK, chinahr@oxfam.org.hk, and Oxfamchinahr@163.com.

(Applicants who are not invited for interview within one month after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.)

All information provided will only be used for recruitment related purpose.

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