The Department

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has become one of Hong Kong’s best known and respected organisations, providing the public with world-class sporting entertainment as well as being the city’s major non-Government community benefactor. Our contribution to the community is made possible through our unique, not-for-profit business model that channels the surplus proceeds from responsible gaming into community benefits. The Club is now donating over HK$3.6 billion a year to charitable and community projects through its Charities Trust. The Charities Department provides support to the Board of Trustees in the task of granting donations to various non-profit organizations in support of community projects, including arts and culture, sports and recreation, youth services, elderly services, environmental protection, medical and health, etc.

The Job

You will:

• design and implement on-going impact measurement and evaluation of charitable projects funded by the Charities Trust
• initiate, manage and execute strategic research projects, carried out internally or through external clients and external organisations
• assist in project design, project evaluation and NGO capacity buidling initiatives
• carry out other activities as necessary, including ah-hoc research, creating presentation and training materials, writing reports, planning and execution of stakeholder engagement activities, etc.

About You

You should have:

• a Bachelor's Degree or above
• at least 8 years of relevant working experience, preferably with some experience in strategy consulting, social science research and/or market research fields
• strong practical experience of strategic and operational research techniques, including market research, social science research, business and industry research, operational and process analysis
• excellent analytical, project management and communication skills
• good understanding of philanthropic topics including local social issus and trends
• passion for, and demonstrated commitment to, improving the Hong Kong community
• ability to work independently as well as collaboratively for teamwork

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A contract employment will be offered to the successful candidate. Contract renewal will be subject to mutual agreement between the Club and the individual.