The Hong Kong Red Cross was established in 1950. We belong to the World's largest humanitarian network and provide impartial and quality care to protect life and health, and to enhance the capacity of vulnerable people to live a safe and dignified life. Our services include disaster relief, special education, volunteer service, first aid and health training, and blood transfusion. http://www.redcross.org.hk
Job Purpose:
To support Tai Po Fire Emergency Operation, this position works closely with the Manager (Local Disaster Relief) / Deputy Manager (Local Disaster Relief) (LDR) and co-works in the execution of plans related to the above-mentioned emergency response, as well as contribute to institutional response preparedness in Hong Kong.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and implement emergency responses including conduct relief needs assessment, conduct proper monitoring and evaluation of such activities, and submit regular reports
- Build network and partnership with relevant Government departments, funding partners and NGOs at district level to render timely support to individuals/cases affected by local crises and emergencies
- Maintain and monitor the implementation of LDR service quality for fulfilling the requirements of Service Quality Standards (SQS) and Funding Service Agreement (FSA) under the Lump Sum Grant of the Social Welfare Department
- Be responsible for the volunteer management and training, disaster relief warehouse management and procurement
- Organize and implement LDR projects or activities, support service promotion, and solicit funds for the projects responsible through preparing proposals and reports
- Take the role of onsite coordinator (OC) for local emergency operation according to LDRT’s mobilization mechanism and Agency’s emergency response mechanism as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree holder in Social Science and related disciplines or above qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate working experience, highly preferably with 1-year proven record of emergency relief experience
- Solid experience in case handling, volunteer and project management, candidate who is familiar with local emergency relief context is a definite advantage
- Able and ready to join/ lead emergency operation during non-office hours
- Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
- Proficient in PC knowledge (including Microsoft Office)
- Self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, independent, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team and under pressure
- Holder of valid first aid certificates is preferred
- Holder of HKSAR driving license is preferred
Contract period: 2 months’ contract
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 redacted, apply via company website].
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with Agency’s data protection policy for recruitment purposes only. Applicants not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and all related information will be kept on our files up to a period of 6 months.