Project Officer (21-month Contract)

The Project Officer is responsible for the development and execution of “Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program (Phase 2)”, a youth engagement program supported by The D.H. Chen Foundation. The Program aims to train young people to become young OTW participants and develop a healthy lifestyle and mental well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the detailed implementation plan to achieve the goals and KPIs, and the related evaluation.

• Implement the Program, including trailwalker training, challenge day, activities, train-the-trainers workshop and camp to ensure the overall outputs with high quality, and to achieve the goals and KPIs.

• Closely communicate and liaise with participating youth, teachers and parents and other stakeholders including trainers, ex-OTW participants and volunteers, etc.

• Coordinate and deliver a wide range of internal and external communications.

• Manage all production, content and budget.

• Plan and develop marketing strategies, activities and materials including but not limited to the areas such as media engagement, website, social media, eDM etc.

• Being host and/or facilitator in the activities.

• Undertakes other functions as assigned by the supervisors.

Requirements:

• Degree holder with 5 years’ relevant working experience on education, youth/sport training, community services, counselling or related areas. Candidates with less experience will be considered as Project Officer II.

• Knowledge on sport, trail running, hiking or related areas is preferable.

• Experience in project management, youth training or event management is preferred.

• Organised and systematic, able to coordinate and work with others, strong interpersonal and communication skills, proactive, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and outgoing personality.

• Strong problem-solving and ability to be flexible, can work independently and multi-task, meet tight deadlines and be a good team player.

• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

• Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office, and Chinese word processing.

• Willing to work outdoors, and able to work on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as required.

• Identification with Oxfam’s mission and vision is a must.

Why Join Us

At Oxfam Hong Kong, our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things. Our five core values are: Justice, Empowerment, Inclusiveness, Accountability and Innovation. Learn more about Oxfam Hong Kong here: https://www.oxfam.org.hk.

How to Apply

Closing date for application: 11 December 2025

Please send your application letter and resume, including current and expected salary and date of availability, to Human Resources Manager by email at hr@oxfam.org.hk.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

(Data collected will only be used to process job applications. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within six weeks from the closing date can assume that their application was unsuccessful. All related information will be kept up to 12 months, and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.)

Oxfam Hong Kong is an equal opportunities employer.