Deputy Manager Youth Development Service

Ref :
YDS2024-007
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 :

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with at least 5 years post-graduation and related work experience. Exposure as volunteer leader in uniformed group would be considered
  
• 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
  
• 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

Fringe Benefits :
Fringe benefits including generous annual leave, marriage leave, compassionate leave, caring leave, medical and dental benefits (including dependents), Employer MPF voluntary contribution, and a discretionary incentive payment (where applicable) will be offered to the right candidates.
Contract Period :
2 years (Renewable) Please send application together with full curriculum vitae and expected salary to the Head of Human Resources Development, Hong Kong Red Cross, 9/F Hong Kong Red Cross Headquarters, 19 Hoi Ting Road, West Kowloon, HK or email to [email protected] on or before 28 April 2024.
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