Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong (Habitat) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Officer, Marketing & Communications. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Communication, you will play an essential role in supporting the development, coordination and delivery of Habitat’s key marketing activities. You will be responsible for delivering specific marketing initiatives and projects that will enable Habitat to grow its reputation, raise its profile, and build our community of support.

Collaboration is central to how we operate as a team. The Marketing & Communications Officer will work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation, to implement impactful marketing campaigns, to identify and drive key audiences to our services and to gather and interpret insights gained from our digital analytics and market research.

Key responsibilities include:

Marketing, Communications & Brand Building

• Implement innovative and successful marketing activity across digital and traditional channels.
• Project manage and coordinate innovative marketing campaigns that help to promote engagement and build the Habitat brand using a range of channels and media.
• Draft bilingual (Chinese and English) copy for social media. Ensure content is accurate, precise and complete; correct in terms of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and editorial style; and maintain a consistent tone and voice.
• Review, update and maintain brand collaterals and communications materials.
• Update and maintain stock of branded promotional items as appropriate.
• Update and maintain Habitat Hong Kong’s website.
• Provide marketing support for fundraising and volunteer events, including producing materials as needed.
• Liaise with vendors, production agencies, and media as appropriate.

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat HK operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications  

• Degree holder in communication, marketing, PR, social media, new media, journalism, business administration or other relevant discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of marketing & communications experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Candidates who are passionate about working in the non-profit sector and with relevant experience gained from other sectors/industries are also welcome to apply

Skills

• Proven experience in digital marketing an/or digital fundraising.
• Experience of supporting large-scale public campaigns & events.
• Detail oriented, able to take instructions effectively, take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Good analytical, organisational & research skills.
• Able to multitask and exhibit consistent follow-through ad to work under time constraints, changing priorities & varying deadlines.
• Patience for other perspectives ad strong inter-personal & cross-cultural skills
• Previous work experience in a non-profit organisation, including in a volunteering capacity, is an advantage.

Digital

• Proficiency in PC operations (MS based applications, English and Chinese word processing).
• Knowledge of software/tool applications, e.g. Salesforce, WordPress, Canva, Google Analytics, BeePro, Adobe Creative Suite (AI, PS).
• An early adopter, with proven experience in digital marketing and/or digital fundraising.

Languages

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Working Hours

• We have flexible working arrangements for all staff. Our work week is Monday-Friday, with staff required to work on some Saturdays/Sundays as is required for specific roles, programme, event and/or project needs.

Competencies, Values and Culture
We work with a set of competencies relevant to the various roles in the team and encourage a growth mindset from all staff. We expect all team members to demonstrate commitment to the Habitat values of courage, accountability, and humility. We respect and celebrate our differences and whilst we all need space to focus and think, we also seek team members who thrive in a collaborative, communicative and culturally diverse environment. We have built a culture of trust and open dialogue and welcome ideas and input from all staff, regardless of your position.

Salary & Benefits

• We conduct an annual benchmarking salary exercise to remain market aligned.
• We have a 5-day work week with part-time options for roles where operationally appropriate.
• Our flexible work schedule with remote working and co-working space options, reflects our culture of trust and accountability.
• We work with a pro bono insurance broker to find competitive dental, medical and life insurance.
• We provide a range of leave types above the statutory requirements, including but not limited to: Annual Leave, Study Leave and Personal Leave.
• In addition to the Hong Kong public holidays, we close the office for an extra day each year before or after Christmas and the Lunar New Year holidays and one day in June for all staff to focus on their wellbeing.
• As early signatories of the Equal Opportunities Commission Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter, we are proud of the extremely positive feedback year-on-year from staff about our inclusive culture.
• Through our staff survey feedback, we are officially and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

How to apply

If our values resonate with you, if the role excites you and if you want to contribute to our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover letter, current & expected salary and availability to hr@habitat.org.hk.

We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. All personal data collected will be kept confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.

Habitat has been serving the local community in Hong Kong since 2004. Our mission is bringing people together to improve housing conditions in Hong Kong and build homes overseas, giving a hand-up to people in need and strengthening communities to be self-reliant and resilient. We welcome you to visit our website www.habitat.org.hk to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong (Habitat) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Community Engagement & Events Officer. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Individual Giving & Events, you will play a crucial role in developing and coordinating programmes and events that engage community members, including volunteering activities, youth engagement initiatives and fundraising events. You will have the opportunity to support various initiatives that increase our brand visibility, deepen our engagement with our supporters and raise unrestricted funds.

Key responsibilities include:

Community Engagement

• Support the delivery of our youth engagement strategy and coordinate partnerships with local schools, international schools and universities
• Plan and execute our community programme “Project Schools Works”, including developing partnerships with local schools and monitoring budgets
• Develop and implement a project plan to cultivate and manage Habitat school clubs and campus chapters across Hong Kong, including creating support and fundraising resources for students
• Coordinate and support volunteer engagement efforts to support the organisation’s programmes and activities
  Monitoring and Evaluation-Cross-Team Collaboration

Events

• Support the delivery of fundraising and community events to engage with supporters and increase our impact in the communities we serve
• Assist in the planning and execution of events, including coordinating logistics, managing vendors and overseeing event set-up
• Communicate with event attendees, volunteers and vendors to ensure a smooth event experience
• Manage event registration, including tracking attendance and managing event materials 5. Provide on-site support during events
  

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with other teams, recognising that no one person or team can function in isolation and that we all have common goals and demonstrate to others the importance of teamwork through your collaborative behaviours with colleagues across all teams.
• Take an active role in one of our Standing Committees as and when required. Tasks may include: preparing agendas and accompanying documents, presenting recommendations, and leading discussions during the meetings. Follow up on actions and learnings from committee members
  

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat HK operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications  

• Higher Diploma / Associate Degree / Degree holder in relevant disciplines, preferably in Sales & Marketing, Business Development or Event Management.
• One to two years of customer service and/or events experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Candidates who are passionate about working in the non-profit sector and with relevant experience gained from other sectors/industries are also welcome to apply.

Skills

• Proven ability to support the development and delivery of impactful and professional fundraising initiatives and events.
• You are an excellent communicator with high EQ and interpersonal skills. You’re very comfortable working across, and with, multiple cultures.
• You thrive on being busy and seeing results from your actions. You have extensive experience prioritizing and managing conflicting priorities and are able to meet deadlines.

Digital

• Proficiency in PC operations (MS based applications, English and Chinese word processing).
• Knowledge of software/tool applications, e.g. Salesforce, Canva.

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Working Hours

• We have flexible working arrangements for all staff. Our work week is Monday-Friday, with staff required to work on some Saturdays/Sundays as is required for specific roles, programme, event and/or project needs.

Competencies, Values and Culture
We work with a set of competencies relevant to the various roles in the team and encourage a growth mindset from all staff. We expect all team members to demonstrate commitment to the Habitat values of courage, accountability, and humility. We respect and celebrate our differences and whilst we all need space to focus and think, we also seek team members who thrive in a collaborative, communicative and culturally diverse environment. We have built a culture of trust and open dialogue and welcome ideas and input from all staff, regardless of your position.

Salary & Benefits

• We conduct an annual benchmarking salary exercise to remain market aligned.
• We have a 5-day work week with part-time options for roles where operationally appropriate.
• Our flexible work schedule with remote working and co-working space options, reflects our culture of trust and accountability.
• We work with a pro bono insurance broker to find competitive dental, medical and life insurance.
• We provide a range of leave types above the statutory requirements, including but not limited to: Annual Leave, Study Leave and Personal Leave.
• In addition to the Hong Kong public holidays, we close the office for an extra day each year before or after Christmas and the Lunar New Year holidays and one day in June for all staff to focus on their wellbeing.
• As early signatories of the Equal Opportunities Commission Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter, we are proud of the extremely positive feedback year-on-year from staff about our inclusive culture.
• Through our staff survey feedback, we are officially and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

How to apply

If our values resonate with you, if the role excites you and if you want to contribute to our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover letter, current & expected salary and availability to hr@habitat.org.hk.

We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. All personal data collected will be kept confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.

Habitat has been serving the local community in Hong Kong since 2004. Our mission is bringing people together to improve housing conditions in Hong Kong and build homes overseas, giving a hand-up to people in need and strengthening communities to be self-reliant and resilient. We welcome you to visit our website www.habitat.org.hk to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong (Habitat Hong Kong) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of  Senior Officer / Officer, Programmes. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Programmes, you will play an integral role in running our domestic programmes in Hong Kong. Working collaboratively with the Partnerships & Public Engagement Team and Finance Team, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring efficient and impactful domestic programmes, while effectively managing key relationships with beneficiaries, volunteers, NGO and other programme delivery partners.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning & Execution

• Support the Senior Manager, Programmes to develop and execute, strategically aligned and impactful domestic programmes.

• Undertake and oversee the development and implementation of special projects or responsibilities as assigned.

• Provide end-to-end support for assigned domestic programmes, including providing pre-, during- and post-activity coordination and administrative tasks including all relevant beneficiary, NGO and construction partner preparation, liaising with and coordinating volunteers where necessary.

• Ensure quality control, excellent standards and risk management policies are consistently applied to all domestic programmes and ensure that all programme stakeholders, operate in a highly professional manner exemplifying Habitat guidelines, standards and mission.

• Work closely with Programmes Team and Partnerships & Public Engagement Team colleagues, and depending on the programme, provide high-quality, rewarding and life changing volunteer experiences, contributing to the expansion of the number of volunteers whilst increasing and deepening long-term volunteer engagement.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Implement evaluation systems and metrics for our existing programmes to ensure they are delivered for impact and desirable outcomes.

• Working with Habitat Hong Kong and Habitat International colleagues, ensure Habitat’s local programmes monitoring and evaluation processes adhere to strategic funders’ policies and reporting requirements.

• Evaluate our programmes’ effectiveness to identify areas of enhancement for ongoing development and continuous improvement.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Through content sharing, help develop creative and compelling concept notes and proposals for use by the Partnerships & Public Engagement Team, designed to drive new supporter acquisition and donor retention. 
• Work closely with Habitat Hong Kong Partnerships & Public Engagement Team to ensure the ongoing delivery of engaging and captivating stories to encourage support from donors and volunteers. 

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat HK operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications  

• Higher Diploma / Associate Degree / Degree holder in any disciplines

• Senior Officer: 4 to 5 years of experience in planning, organising & executing programmes and project management, preferably with volunteer / beneficiary programmes for NGO.

• Officer: minimum 2 years of experience in supporting project planning, administration support & executing of programmes, exposure in NGO sector as a volunteer is an advantage

• Candidates who are passionate about working in the non-profit sector, with relevant experience from other sectors, are also welcome to apply.

Skills

• Planning & Organising : You can plan and execute successful projects and programmes within a strategic framework & internal guideline

• Organisation : You are an organised person who is very attentive to details and passion for executing programmes with excellence.

• Communication: You are an excellent communicator with high EQ and interpersonal skills. You are very comfortable working across and with multiple cultures.

• Time Management: You thrive on being busy and seeing results from your actions. You have developed the ability of prioritizing and managing conflicting priorities and are able to meet deadlines.

• Risk Management: You bring a thoughtful and analytical approach in planning, organizing & executing projects and programmes, using your insights to inform mitigation actions and thinking creatively to pre-empt potential challenges.

Digital & Data

• Proficiency in PC operations (MS based applications, English and Chinese word processing).

• Basic knowledge of software applications, e.g. Monday.com, Trello.

• An early adopter with an interest in finding digital solutions to streamline operations and / or reaching our goals through better use of digital tools.

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Working Hours

• We have flexible working arrangements for all staff. Our work week is Monday-Friday, with staff required to work on some Saturdays/Sundays as is required for specific roles, programme, event and/or project needs.

Competencies, Values and Culture
We work with a set of competencies relevant to the various roles in the team and encourage a growth mindset from all staff. We expect all team members to demonstrate commitment to the Habitat values of courage, accountability, and humility. We respect and celebrate our differences and whilst we all need space to focus and think, we also seek team members who thrive in a collaborative, communicative and culturally diverse environment. We have built a culture of trust and open dialogue and welcome ideas and input from all staff, regardless of your position.

Salary & Benefits

• We conduct an annual benchmarking salary exercise to remain market aligned.
• We have a 5-day work week with part-time options for roles where operationally appropriate.
• Our flexible work schedule with remote working and co-working space options, reflects our culture of trust and accountability.
• We work with a pro bono insurance broker to find competitive dental, medical and life insurance.
• We provide a range of leave types above the statutory requirements, including but not limited to: Annual Leave, Study Leave and Personal Leave.
• In addition to the Hong Kong public holidays, we close the office for an extra day each year before or after Christmas and the Lunar New Year holidays and one day in June for all staff to focus on their wellbeing.
• As early signatories of the Equal Opportunities Commission Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter, we are proud of the extremely positive feedback year-on-year from staff about our inclusive culture.
• Through our staff survey feedback, we are officially and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

How to apply

If our values resonate with you, if the role excites you and if you want to contribute to our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover letter, current & expected salary and availability to hr@habitat.org.hk.

We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. All personal data collected will be kept confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.

Habitat has been serving the local community in Hong Kong since 2004. Our mission is bringing people together to improve housing conditions in Hong Kong and build homes overseas, giving a hand-up to people in need and strengthening communities to be self-reliant and resilient. We welcome you to visit our website www.habitat.org.hk to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong (Habitat) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Manager, Marketing & Communications. Reporting to the Director of Growth & Governance, you will play an integral role in strategising, designing, managing, and executing the brand communications and marketing initiatives for Habitat in order to raise and maintain our brand visibility and deepen our engagement with our audiences.

You will be a passionate expert at brand building within the charity sector as well as an all-round, experienced marketer. You will inspire the team to create and deliver integrated, insight-led brand and marketing strategies which will transform audience perceptions and behaviour, delivering organisational strategic objectives. You will bring your experience in digital and creative communications strategy to deliver impact across Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong’s campaigns, events, fundraising and public policy activities. With a broad range of skills and knowledge, including digital marketing, online campaigning, project management, storytelling, media relations and content strategy and planning, you’ll also have experience in supporting multi-disciplinary teams and managing budgets, suppliers and consultants, and the ability to provide clear strategic direction as to how the organisation can best use digital, design and multimedia for increased engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Marketing, Communications & Brand Building

• Provide a strategic overview and evaluation of all brand and marketing projects and campaigns against KPIs, reporting progress and return on investment, ensuring lessons learnt are shared with stakeholders and feed into the design of future projects.
• Develop marketing tools to enable our teams and board of directors to articulate our messaging to a wider audience.
• Manage budgets and develop the investment case for new opportunities as required.
• Generate creative and compelling digital content and brand collaterals to drive new supporter acquisition and donor retention through communications, campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and events.
• Champion the use of new tools, new tactics, data, and data analytics to develop and maximise our digital platforms. 
• Responsible for strategic marketing across a complex broad range of audiences and communication channels.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Strategy

• Lead the development, implementation, and regular review of our annual brand and marketing strategy, identifying integration opportunities, clarifying objectives, and influencing and making recommendations on messaging, audience segmentation, and targeting activities.
• Contribute to organisational level decision-making.
• Provide marketing and communications support to colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team and other key stakeholders including Board Directors and Committee Members, liaise with external partners and ensure all marketing materials align with brand guidelines.
• Coordinate closely with other teams such as Finance, recognising that no one person or team can function in isolation and that we all have common goals.
• Encourage your direct reports to establish cross-team connections.
• Take an active role in one of our Standing Committees either as Staff Liaison, Committee Coordinator or Staff Participant. Depending on your role, prepare agendas and accompanying documents, present recommendations, and lead discussions during the meetings. Follow up on actions and learnings from committee members.

People Development

• Embrace the opportunity to line manage colleagues and demonstrate through your own behaviours a culture and mindset of growth and demonstrate a practice of good governance. Encourage your direct reports to participate in discussions and decision-making.
• Work closely with the Director of Growth & Governance to remove barriers and position the team and the people in the team, to achieve their full potential.
• Be accountable for the employee experience of your direct reports from onboarding, coaching, and developing and create a platform for transparent discussions around growth and capacity building opportunities.

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat HK operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications  

• Degree holder in Marketing or social media, new media, business administration, PR/marketing communications
• Minimum 8 years of marketing & communications experience, preferably in the non-profit sector. Candidates who are passionate about working in the non-profit sector and with relevant experience gained from other sectors/industries are also welcome to apply.

Skills

• Proven ability to lead, develop, manage, and deliver integrated strategic marketing plans and cross-channel campaigns.
• Confident drawing on relevant insights from audience research.
• Experience of events management desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of best practice and trends in social media, branding & marketing campaign impact measurements.
• Experience in developing supporter journeys and delivering engaging communications about thematic projects.
• Experience in delivering large-scale public campaigns.
• You are an excellent communicator with high EQ and interpersonal skills. You’re very comfortable working across, and with, multiple cultures.
• You are an experienced negotiator who excels in storytelling for persuasion that results in raising brand visibility and long-term engagement with our audiences.
• You bring bigger picture perspectives to discussions, and you value diversity of perspectives that lead to effective decision-making.
• You thrive on being busy and seeing results from your actions and the actions of your direct reports. You have extensive experience prioritizing and managing conflicting priorities and are able to meet deadlines. You are at ease with coaching others to build their capacity in this area.
• You bring a thoughtful and analytical approach in designing, managing and executing the brand communications and marketing initiatives and stay acutely aware of internal and external factors that could impact the achievement of organisational goals, using your insights to inform mitigation actions and thinking creatively to pre-empt potential challenges.

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Digital

• Proficiency in PC operations (MS based applications. English and Chinese word processing).
• Knowledge of software/tool applications, e.g. Salesforce, WordPress, Canva, Google Analytics, BeePro, Adobe Creative Suite (AI, PS).
• An early adopter, with proven experience in digital marketing and/or digital fundraising.

Working Hours

• We have flexible working arrangements for all staff. Our work week is Monday-Friday, with staff required to work on some Saturdays/Sundays as is required for specific roles, programme, event and/or project needs.

Salary & Benefits

• We conduct an annual benchmarking salary exercise to remain market aligned.
• We have a 5-day work week with part-time options for roles where operationally appropriate.
• Our flexible work schedule with remote working and co-working space options, reflects our culture of trust and accountability.
• We work with a pro bono insurance broker to find competitive dental, medical and life insurance.
• We provide a range of leave types above the statutory requirements, including but not limited to: Annual Leave, Study Leave and Personal Leave.
• In addition to the Hong Kong public holidays, we close the office for an extra day each year before or after Christmas and the Lunar New Year holidays and one day in June for all staff to focus on their wellbeing.
• As early signatories of the Equal Opportunities Commission Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter, we are proud of the extremely positive feedback year-on-year from staff about our inclusive culture.
• Through our staff survey feedback, we are officially and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

How to apply

If our values resonate with you, if the role excites you and if you want to contribute to our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover letter, current & expected salary and availability to hr@habitat.org.hk.

We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. All personal data collected will be kept confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.

Habitat has been serving the local community in Hong Kong since 2004. Our mission is bringing people together to improve housing conditions in Hong Kong and build homes overseas, giving a hand-up to people in need and strengthening communities to be self-reliant and resilient. We welcome you to visit our website www.habitat.org.hk to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

ABOUT DBIS

Discovery Bay International School is an institution founded in 1983 by the Cha family. It currently offers education all the way from kindergarten to high school. The school provides an outstanding holistic international education to students in an inclusive and nurturing learning environment while seeking to inspire and empower their potential as global citizens in a rapidly changing world.

DBIS AND HABITAT

Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) has been an active supporter of Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong since August 2022. Over a dozen students are part of the Habitat for Humanity ECA (Extra Curricular Activity), driving various activities on campus to raise awareness of Habitat’s work and fundraise for the cause of decent and affordable housing.  

The teacher leading the ECA, Mr. Richard Koenig, previously worked for Habitat for Humanity in South America and provides passionate support and direction to the students.

DBIS’ CONTRIBUTION

DBIS’ main focus last year was to raise awareness of Habitat throughout the school. To achieve this, a couple of the student volunteers presented in different class assemblies over the course of a whole week. They talked about the housing crisis in Hong Kong and how they intended to take action to assist vulnerable families by working with Habitat for Humanity and undertaking community service. Other students wrote articles which were published in the school’s journal and made business accounts on social media, advocating for and promoting Habitat. 

This year, DBIS has shifted its focus to fundraising and charity events to assist in the collection of funds that will then be either donated to Habitat or used to help the less fortunate directly. So far, they have organised two major fundraising events, one just before Christmas vacation in December and the other in March. Banners and posters were put up throughout the school, asking people to attend and enjoy themselves while doing what they could to improve Hong Kong’s housing conditions. The former event was on a bigger scale and ended up raising around HK$3000! Both events consisted of a scrumptious brownie sale and busking. The idea was for people to enjoy their brownies and sing along to upbeat music. 

The Habitat for Humanity ECA in DBIS also comprises an art section where some of the school’s best artists create mesmerising paintings that could be then sold in an art sale to raise money. They have already made a couple that are ready for the market. One of the students, who specializes in design technology, is collaborating by making small but efficient multipurpose furniture items that can then be donated. The ECA is looking to increase its impact in the local community and recruit more student members in the coming years.

If you are interesting in starting an ECA or Habitat club at your school, please email partnerships@habitat.org.hk to find out more.

Written in collaboration with Tanush Gupta from DBIS.

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(HONG KONG, February 6, 2023) Habitat Hong Kong continues to drive initiatives in Asia-Pacific to build more equitable housing markets and facilitate access to resilient shelter for low-income families. In November, Credit Suisse APAC Foundation approved a 3-year extension of their partnership with Habitat for Humanity, to further support low-income households in the Philippines with access to microfinance products that foster the adoption of green and disaster resilient housing materials.

Through this new grant partnership, Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter will build capacity of financial institutions in the Philippines to sustainably integrate client-centric and green shelter financing products into their long-term business plans, the first such initiative in the country. It seeks to address financial exclusion among underprivileged segments, which in the Philippines is an issue compounded by frequent natural disasters and the harsh impacts of climate change, particularly on housing conditions.

The funding provided by Credit Suisse APAC Foundation is expected to support about 10,000 low-income households who will benefit from awareness and education services on climate-friendly and green construction practices and use of digital technology. Simultaneously, 3,000 households are expected to receive green housing microfinance loans from the financial institution(s) partnering with TCIS and adopt green construction and disaster-resilient practices to improve their homes.

“We are deeply committed to improving financial inclusion in the Asia Pacific region. By partnering with Habitat for Humanity, we play a critical role in closing the housing backlog in the Philippines by providing vulnerable families with improved access to affordable and green housing finance solutions,” said Laetitia Lienart, Head of Corporate Citizenship and Foundations APAC at Credit Suisse and Executive Director of Credit Suisse APAC Foundation.

The project began with a feasibility study in the Philippines, which is currently determining the potential use cases of green housing, such as materials, technologies and building practices that may be desirable and feasible among low-income households, and their financing requirements for such use cases. The results of the study will also help identify the right stakeholders for prototype testing of microfinance services.

About the Credit Suisse APAC Foundation

The Credit Suisse APAC Foundation, launched in February 2020, is the strategic community investment vehicle for Credit Suisse’s global Corporate Citizenship and Foundations strategy in the APAC region.

The Credit Suisse APAC Foundation focuses on improving the employability, aspirations and financial education of disadvantaged young people and the financial inclusion of underprivileged populations across Asia Pacific (APAC) (excluding India). We do this by supporting organizations who operate in a sustainable way through multi-​year partnerships involving both financial support, capacity building and employee engagement.

Grant making covers the Asia Pacific region with the exception of India. Credit Suisse India entities comply with the 2% CSR regulatory spend as per the 2013 India Companies Act. All grant making in India is governed by the India Philanthropy Committee and the grant portfolio focuses on Future Skills, Financial Inclusion, Financial Education, Quality and Inclusive Education as well as Environment, Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Development.

About Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong

Driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 in the U.S. as a grassroots effort. The housing organisation has since grown to become a leading global non-profit working in more than 70 countries. Habitat works locally in Hong Kong and across the Asia and Pacific region, to help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Financial assistance and volunteers from Hong Kong have contributed to Habitat supporting more than 46 million people globally. Through shelter, we empower.

About Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter

The Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, a unit of Habitat for Humanity International, works with housing market actors to expand innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that households can improve their shelter more effectively and efficiently. The goal of the Terwilliger Center is to make housing markets work more effectively for people in need of decent, affordable shelter, thereby improving the quality of life for low-income households. To learn more, visit habitat.org/tcis.

關於香港仁人家園                                                                                           

在我們「世上人人得以安居」 的願景推動下，仁人家園於 1976 年於美國開始作為草根階層工作。發展至今，仁人家園作為國際住房組織現已於全球 70 多個國家和地區開展並領先全球非牟利組織。 仁人家園在香港和亞太地區開展工作，幫助當地家庭獲得力量、穩定和自力更生的能力，為自己創造更美好的生活。同時，香港的財政援助和志願者亦為仁人家園做出貢獻，為全球超過 4600 萬人提供支持。

For any media queries, please contact:

Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong
Julie Ng
Officer, Marketing & Public Engagement
Email: julie.ng@habitat.org.hk
Tel: +852 9108 0778 

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She was one of the 13 volunteers from Hilti Asia who joined one of our Project Home Works programme. The volunteers helped to renovate two homes, one for Grandma Chan and one for Grandpa Choi. Even though it was a very hot day, all the volunteers were eager and excited to start renovation right away.  

Grandma Chan lives in the first home and has had arthritis for a few years now. She could not move around much and has to lay down on her bed once a while to ease the pain. She was thrilled to see so many passionate volunteers coming together to help her renovate her ceilings, especially the kitchen, because it has affected her cooking and eating.

One of the volunteers, Jiwon Hwang, who renovated Grandma Chan’s home, shared her experience, ”It was a lot harder than expected. When I volunteered, I thought it was just a simple experience, but it was a real experience as a whole. I could not imagine finishing all the work I had to finish today, but I felt very satisfied with our work today and I am happy and glad that Grandma Chan is happy with it as well!”  

Even though she felt very tired at the end of the day, she volunteered to go and visit Grandpa Choi’s home to see if the other group needed extra help! We are so happy to see that she enjoyed her volunteer experience. Thank you Jiwon for sharing her experience with us and a massive thank you to Hilti Asia’s amazing volunteers for their hard work.

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Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Officer, Programme Development. Reporting to the Impact & Sustainability Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Partnerships & Public Engagement Team and Finance Team to play an integral role in supporting, evaluating and maintaining the best practices for the organisation-wide processes, programmes and events so as to achieve our organisational goals.

Key responsibilities include:

Programme development & process improvement

This role provides support to the Impact & Sustainability Manger in various aspects of programme development, including but not limited to:

• Document programme workflows (execution, monitoring, reporting), and embedding workflows into project management tools such as Monday.com.
• Establish and manage budget monitoring and reporting tools.
• Liaise with the Finance Team with regards to financial reporting to ensure that financial reports are submitted on time and in adherence with financial reporting requirements.
• Perform market mapping and desk-top research, developing and writing proposals for new, innovative, mission-aligned, impactful and sustainable projects including youth engagement programmes.
• Centralise and managing data collection for the programmes database.
• Develop and implement volunteer strategy and management.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Implement evaluation systems and metrics for our existing programmes to ensure they are delivered for impact and desirable outcomes.
• Work with Habitat HK and Habitat International colleagues, ensure Habitat’s local programmes monitoring and evaluation processes adhere to strategic funders’ policies and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate our programmes’ effectiveness to identify areas of enhancement for ongoing development and continuous improvement.

Cross-Team Collaboration

This role will also be expected to provide support across the organization and will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate a Board Standing Committee(s).
• Provide support for colleagues across teams on a short-term basis if needed.

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Essential for the role

Qualifications

• Degree holder in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in planning, organizing and execution of projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Candidates who are passionate about moving into the non-profit organisation sector and come with relevant experience gained from another sector are also welcome

Skills

• You can think and plan within a strategic framework & internal guideline.
• You are an organised person, attentive to details and passion for numbers.
• You have developed the ability to prioritize and manage conflicting priorities so that you can deliver above and beyond expectations.
• You are flexible with positive attitude and able to learn fast.
• You are able to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• You pride yourself on the quality of your work and comfortable with adapting to change.

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Digital

• You are proficient in PC operations (Microsoft based applications); Knowledge of database such as SalesForce / Monday.com / Trello preferred.
• You are an early adopter and you’re interested in finding digital solutions to streamline operations.

Working Hours: Whilst we have flexible working options, you may have occasional work during the weekends according to project needs and events.

Desirable for the role

• Good verbal communication skills in Cantonese
• Demonstrated examples of taking complex information and creating digestible, engaging content.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of programme impact measurement tools methodologies and experience in project design, proposal development and project management.
• Knowledge of and experience in developing engaging communications about thematic projects

How to apply: If our values resonate with you, if the job description excites you and if you want to shape an inclusive and transparent culture in the pursuit of our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover e-mail, current & expected salary to hr@habitat.org.hk

Habitat thanks all applicants for taking the time to apply. However, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. All personal data collected will be kept confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. Habitat is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or civil partnership status, medical condition, maternity, pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding status, gender reassignment, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.