Project & Partnerships Officer

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Project & Partnerships Officer

Job Overview

The Project & Partnerships Officer is a full-time role that will report directly to the Project & Partnerships Manager. This role is key to keep our growth strategic partnership, as well as support the placement of our graduates, in particular our graduates in our tech cohorts, into successful careers. You will join a project that involve subsidized internship program and build relationships with a myriad of stakeholders, employers and industry associations.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU'LL NEED:

• We are especially excited to see candidates with:
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a non-profit/social enterprise/education sector/start-up in Hong Kong
• Knowledge of the B2B environment, local tech and start-up landscape
• Interest and passion to serve underserved communities
• Engaging and able to build relationships with multiple external stakeholders such as employers, community members, families of students with great attention to detail
• An entrepreneurial spirit, flexible, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in a start-up environment
• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude, drive for excellence and a team player
• Self-reflective and open to receiving and giving feedback to others
• Ability to work against firm deadlines to achieve the targets and objectives
• Excellent command of written and spoken English & Chinese (Cantonese) is a must
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc., knowledge in MS Power BI and Salesforce will be an advantage.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

A. Develop Employer Network and Corporate Partnerships

• Be the key contact of employers and corporate partners for the project
• Outreach to employers, from identifying potential companies, pitching and set up meetings with employers and corporate partners to gather placement and internship opportunities for our graduates
• Provide ongoing assistance to employers and partners so ensure a smooth placement process for our gradates and collect feedbacks from employers for on-going evaluations
• Collaborate with external parties, monitoring progress, and providing comprehensive updates on every stage to ensure the smooth flow of the program.
• Support Generation’s Impact Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) by collecting data and feedback from employers where advised, ensuring we have an accurate record for program enhancement
• Diversify the network of employer partners with project partners to grow our pipeline of vacancies, and institute meaningful follow-up with employers to increase repeat hiring
• Liaise with employer partners to support in the work experience and job placement process.
• Initiate and build close relationships with project partners and external parties (e.g. employers / delivery / institution partners)
• Any ad-hoc duties assigned by the management

B. Project & Event Support

• Conduct initial assessment of applications to the subsidized internship program and prepare the relevant assessment summary as required
• Consolidate documents and reports from eligible employers and corporate partners for subsidy disbursement
• Assist in preparing project progress report and collect information from employer and corporate partners
• Handle administrative work and answer enquiries from employers and corporate partners regarding the program and placement process
• Organize events including but not limited to luncheon, webinar, networking events to engage our employer partners, corporate partners, volunteers and Enterprise Advisors

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with last and expected salary to hkcareers@generation.org

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