Senior Manager/Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Fairer Opportunities - Grant Making)

Sits within the Charities and Community Division, which manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust. Reporting to the Head of Charities or Executive Manager, the postholder develops and assesses donation applications from non-profit organisations, tertiary institutions, Government departments and other organisations, and makes recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community. The role also initiates and implements new initiatives to meet community needs, leads the development of supporting staff, and works with Government, NGOs and community partners to identify and address social issues through innovative, cross-sectoral approaches.

• Initiate and assess funding applications from non-profit organisations, tertiary institutions, Government departments and other organisations, ensuring they meet community needs and comply with the Trust's policies and guidelines, and make recommendations to the Executive Director
• Charities and Community.
• Seek out new initiatives and explore collaboration opportunities with the Government, tertiary institutions and non-government organisations to meet emerging community needs through charity contributions.
• Propose appropriate conditions for grantees, monitor spending of donated funds, handle budget virements, and assist in compiling statistical, financial and progress reports and project updates.
• Report on special situations and make recommendations to management.
• Monitor approved projects to ensure they are implemented and completed according to schedule, pledged output and outcome, and within the original agreed scope and budget.
• Represent the Trust at project-related activities, including ceremonies, Voting Member Visits, Community Day and other functions, as part of project monitoring, stakeholder engagement and new project development.
• Conduct background research on proposals and draft articles and speeches for publicity events as required by the Trust.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies on respective themes for greater social impact.
• Lead the development of supporting staff and plan and oversee their professional development.
• Lead or support Cultural Transformation initiatives and cross-team and cross-theme collaboration efforts.

• Minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience, with at least 7 years at a senior level.
• Extensive knowledge of one or several sectors under the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit.
• Extensive experience in dealing with various stakeholders, such as government officials, district boards, academic public bodies, and local foundations regarding philanthropic matters in Hong Kong.
• Strong social policy analysis, project development and management skills.

• Experience in social welfare, education, sports, arts, public administration, or the charity and grant-making field, or any other sectors related to the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit is preferred.

• Benefits package
• Dynamic working environment
• Development opportunities