The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Limited is a Hong Kong-based independent philanthropic organization. Its main mission is to foster and support Chinese arts and culture, in particular arts education and cross cultural understanding between China and the world; the other core mission is to promote a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy. The Foundation now invites applications to the position of:
Programme Director
Report to theCEO, the Programme Director will oversee the Foundation's programme plans including strategic partnership scheme and creative arts education programmes
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Research, develop and manage philanthropic programmes in the arts and culture |
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Identify, assess and select strong partners to create programmes that meet the objective of the Foundation |
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Ensure the Foundation's creative arts education programme is aligned and coherent and in accordance with the Foundation mission, vision and strategic plan |
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Oversee the development of programme frameworks, tools, curricula and the engagement with appropriate bodies both local and international |
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Monitor funding and progress of the programmes to ensure performances and accountability of partners |
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Supervise, manage and evaluate the execution of new programmes |
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Assist the CEO in developing the Founation's long-term strategy, as well as policies and procedures |
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| Qualifications: |
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University graduate with at least 10 years experience in senior management of NPO, NGO, charitable organization and/or private sector |
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Track record of creating, developing and implimenting creative programme |
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Good networking in the arts and education communities in Hong Kong |
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Passion for the arts and strong belief of the arts in society |
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Interest in Buddhist philosophy is an asset |
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Proactive, open-minded, resourceful and creative |
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Good interpersonal skill, a leader and a team member |
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Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese, fluency in Putonghua an advantage |
Administrative Secretary (Programme)
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Perform general administrative and secretarial duties to support the work of the Chief Executive Officer and the work of the Foundation |
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Assist the Chief Executive Officer to develop and implement systems to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness |
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Co-ordinate and support internal and external meetings, including notes and minutes writing, preparation of budgets and reports |
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Provide support to the programme team in operational and development matters |
| Ideal Qualities: |
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University graduate with minimum 5 years working experience in a relevant capacity |
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Pleasant personality with higly developed communication and interpersonal skills |
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Highly organized and numerical |
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Flexible, proactive, resourceful, well organized and creative in problem solving |
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Able to work under pressure and to fit into an innovative, dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment |
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Interest in and knowledge of the arts are definite advantages |
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Fluent in spoken & written English and Chinese, fluency in Putonghua an advantage |
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High level of computer literacy-adept at using Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Chinese typing |
We offer competitive salary and a pleasant working environment. Please apply in writing by 24 October 2008 with full CV, outling your suitability for the post and current/expected salary to the H.R. Department at 20/F, East Town Building, 41 Lockhart Road, Hong Kong or by email to
recruit@kyard.com
Applicants not contacted on or before 30 November 2008 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
