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:
Program Officer – China’s International Development (CID) - China Unit
(Based in Bei Jing , 3-year contract)
The Program Officer is a member of the PEPC Team of the China Unit, and reports to the PEPC Manager. S/he is required to work closely and collaborate with other PEPC members, other teams of Oxfam Hong Kong (OHK), as well as Oxfam International and Oxfam affiliates.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
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To develop together with other concerned fellow colleagues, teams and units of OHK the overall strategies for the CID work which focuses on the impacts of the Chinese investment, aid and trade on the poverty issues of other countries; 2.
To deliver the agreed strategies and operation plans with fellow colleague(s); 3.
To conduct research on CID issues; 4.
To build and consolidate relationship and/or partnerships with government departments, enterprises, think tanks, researchers and civil society organizations, as required by the operation plans; 5.
To coordinate the priorities and concerted efforts among relevant units in OHK and Oxfam International and Affiliates through proactive and effective communications; 6.
To provide support for policy initiatives of OHK’s partners in China, as well as in program-covered countries; 7.
To undertake any duties, as appropriate to the post, as delegated by the line-manager. Requirements:
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Preferably Master-and-above degree in international relations, political economy, development studies, or other related social sciences 2.
Work experiences with high-level national government departments and affiliates is important; 3.
Work experiences in Chinese/international civil society organizations and/or Chinese corporations (eg state-owned enterprises and/or small-to-medium sized companies) is an asset; 4.
Demonstrated knowledge of and identification with the values of OHK; 5.
Strong knowledge in CID issues; 6.
Good knowledge about private sector mechanisms and process; 7.
Basic knowledge about the civil society and non-profit sector in China; 8.
Strategic thinking and analytical skills; 9.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; 10.
Advanced command of English and Chinese (Mandarin) use; 11.
Ability to work both in team and independently with merely general instructions, 12.
Proficient skills in Microsoft office applications 13.
Ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines 14.
Ability to travel frequently as required
No expatriate package will be provided for the position
Closing date for applications: Feb 24th, 2009
Please indicate the position you are applying for and send your application with a CV indicating the expected salary and available date to the Human Resource division of China Unit, OHK, chinahr@oxfam.org.hk, or Oxfamchinahr@163.com.
(Applicants who are not invited for interview within one month after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.)
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