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We are looking for people who are passionate about making the world a better place for children. If you want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to drive change now and for future generations, we would like to hear from you.
Reporting to the Senior Policy Advocacy & Programme Evaluation Manager, the successful candidate will be a key team member in generating high-quality policy research, data and evidence for decision-making, accountability and continual improvement — demonstrating the effectiveness of our work and shaping the strategic direction of our Hong Kong Programme — supporting Save the Children as a global leader in helping children fulfil their rights.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Policy Research and Evidence
- Lead policy research studies — including needs assessments, policy analyses and child rights situation analyses — to inform evidence-based programming and advocacy
- Monitor and analyse local policy developments in Hong Kong relevant to children and families, and translate findings into actionable insights
- Produce high-quality research reports, policy briefs and impact stories for internal and external audiences
- Collaborate on research projects and share findings to position SCHK as a thought leader on children's issues
2. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans for individual projects; collect and analyze data to build an evidence base that demonstrates programme effectiveness and impact
- Draw on evaluation findings to formulate recommendations that inform the strategic development of the Hong Kong Programme
- Coordinate evaluation studies and review assessment reports to integrate recommendations into future programming
- Support the application of Save the Children's Theory of Change for learning and impact
- Work with Save the Children's global Research, Monitoring and Evaluation teams, leveraging internal and external expertise to support local and international projects
3. Programme and Administrative Management
- Provide effective administrative and project management support across the project cycle, ensuring deliverables are met on time and to standard
- Strengthen accountability and learning in collaboration with project teams
4. Capacity Building and Partnership
- Provide orientation and training to staff and partners on research, monitoring and evaluation
- Support programme teams in designing evidence-based programmes and integrating outcome and learning indicators to measure results and impact.
- To integrate outcome and learning indicators into frameworks
- Participate in global meetings and webinars to contribute to best practices and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate effectively with diverse internal teams and external partners, including experts, NGOs, schools, communities and children
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Strong background in policy research with sound knowledge of Hong Kong's local policy landscape is essential
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Proven capability in programme evaluation, with the ability to build evidence of programme effectiveness and translate evaluation findings into strategic recommendations; good knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, statistical analysis, tools and techniques
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Prior experience in a think tank, media organization or policy research institute is highly preferred
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Demonstrated administrative and project management experience
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Conscientious and focused, with the ability to adapt in an INGO working environment — working independently, solving problems, meeting deadlines and collaborating flexibly with diverse stakeholders
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese
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A recognized degree in social science, public policy, education or other relevant research and statistics disciplines is desirable; a Master's degree is preferred
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At least 8 years of overall working experience for appointment at Manager level
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Good knowledge of data presentation/visualization techniques and software
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Experience in writing and publishing research reports for different audiences (experience working with children is desirable)
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This position is on a 2-year renewable contract basis.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have career success and fulfilment while you deliver change for children to attain the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Candidates at the final stage of recruitment process may be requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check by the Hong Kong Police. If you refuse to undergo the check, we have the right not to consider your application.
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