Company Description

About Resolve Foundation

Resolve is a Hong Kong-based, non-subsidized section 88-NGO founded with one question in mind: in an age of increasing polarization and intolerance, how can we build more inclusive and accepting societies? We believe the answer rests with communities themselves, harnessing their own power to bring about positive social change.

A small and relatively new nonprofit, we provide a dynamic platform to empower future community leaders, particularly from traditionally marginalized and underrepresented groups, with the skills, network and resources for them to know, understand, and act upon their rights for the benefit of the communities they represent and foster a more inclusive Hong Kong.

Our mission: We exist to inspire, empower and connect emerging leaders to bring about inclusive social change. Our vision: We believe in a Hong Kong where everyone is heard and can take everyday action for their community. Our values: Rights, Equality, Solidarity, Organization, Leadership, Voice and Empowerment. Our work includes a signature Social Justice Fellowship, a thriving alumni network and innovative opportunity fund for fellows and public engagement work on diversity, equity and inclusion, including through the #EveryActionMatters campaign.

In our first three years, Resolve ran iterations of our Fellowship on Racial Equality and Inclusion (2018), Ending Gender-Based Violence Together (2019) and Disability and Empowerment (2020). Over 50 fellows completed our program and 80% reported that they would not have accomplished what they had without Resolve’s support. During these three years, Resolve and its fellows had a combined online and offline reach of 2 million and garnered over 300 partnerships and collaborations. Learn more at www.resolvehk.org.

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 2017, Resolve Foundation is an award-winning section 88 charity dedicated to empowering changemakers. Our vision is to create a Hong Kong where everyone belongs & upholds inclusion. Despite being a global city, 1 in 8 people in Hong Kong report experiencing discrimination (EOC, 2021). Through our programs, we amplify marginalized voices, empower diverse changemakers and build intersectional communities to elevate our collective social impact.

The Program Director plays a pivotal role in steering Resolve’s programs towards success, enhancing their impact on the community while managing resources and fostering a collaborative team environment. You are a self-driven individual with proven experience managing people and programs in an NGO setting, and feel comfortable navigating uncertainty with resilience and a positive outlook. You will report directly to the CEO as part of the senior leadership team.

Your Role

• Program Oversight & Learning: Oversee all aspects of Resolve's programs, supporting the team in delivering the Fellowship, Opportunity Fund, and Stand By Me Pilot Program. Develop and implement Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks to assess effectiveness, ensure data-driven decisions, engage stakeholders for accountability, and promote learning to enhance program quality.
• Team & Budget Management: Provide direct management and coaching to two staff members, empowering them to lead the program team. Ensure timely, high-quality financial and narrative reports to funders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as an ambassador for Resolve, securing collaboration opportunities and communicating with stakeholders to garner support and improve programs.
• Strategic Planning: Participate in the senior leadership team for strategic planning, policy setting, and organizational performance reporting, collaborating with the board and committees.
• Compliance and Crisis Management: Identify and evaluate program risks and opportunities, exercising good judgment. Lead crisis management when necessary, ensuring program activities adhere to transparency, ethics, and Resolve's core values.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Superior English communication and editing skills; fluency in Chinese is highly desirable.
• Strong project management abilities with a proven track record in risk assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Minimum of five years of work experience, including two years in a managerial role.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with senior-level experience in nonprofit, CSR, DEI, or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership with emotional and cultural intelligence, and a growth mindset.
• Authorized to work in Hong Kong, with familiarity with the local social sector.
• Proficient in essential software, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, e-conference platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), and CRM systems (Salesforce a plus).
  
  

Location

Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Benefits

We offer flexible working options, health and dental insurance, training and development opportunities, a culture of well-being and team-building, and above-market annual leave.

Salary

This position is a fixed-term, seven-month contract from June 2025 to January 2026. Salary is negotiable based on experience and aligned with Resolve’s competency framework and internal salary grid. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis, with an ideal start date of 10 June 2025.

Equal Opportunities

Resolve proudly supports the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter of the Equal Opportunities Commission. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, disabilities, religions, and beliefs.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter with the subject line “Program Director (Maternity Cover)” to [via CTgoodjobs Apply Now] by 1 May 2025. Applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis with interviews to be conducted in early May with successful candidates notified by late-May.

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