Hong Kong Watch is currently seeking an experienced Executive Director to effectively lead and manage the organisation.

Responsibilities
1. Strategy Implementation:

• Leading the Policy team in developing and executing strategies that align with the organisation’s overarching objectives.
• Managing and coordinating research projects and advocacy campaigns, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, tracking, and ensuring quality assurance.

2. Fundraising and Financial Management:

• Developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Identifying funding opportunities and overseeing funding applications.
• Monitoring and reporting on grants and funding.
• Overseeing the organisation’s financial and operational activities.

3. Human Resource Management:

• Leading and managing the team as a whole.
• Effectively delegating tasks to team members, including promoting team self-organisation.
• Monitoring and evaluating staff performance.

4. Governance:

• Ensuring the organisation’s compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Reporting to the Board of Trustees on the overall organisational performance, including strategies, finance, operations, and human resources.

Person specification
Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and policy development skills.
• Proven experience in research and advocacy project management.
• Proven experience in fundraising and grant application processes.
• Proficiency in financial management and reporting.
• Experience engaging with the media and high-level government officials would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing circumstances and unexpected challenges.
• Strong sense of empathy and understanding towards staff, volunteers, and the community served.
• High ethical standards and integrity in all actions and decisions.
• Passion for championing human rights and freedoms in Hong Kong and for the Hong Kong diaspora community.

More information can be found here: hongkongwatch.org/work-with-us