Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Grant Making (Older Adults Cluster))

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Division

The Charities and Community (C&C) Division manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement, and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust. C&C works with the Government, NGOs, and community partners to proactively identify root causes of social issues and address them through innovative approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The Job

• To review, analyse and develop funding applications with a view to make recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community for consideration; and to ensure the applications being reviewed and recommended are able to meet the community needs and in compliance with the Trust’s policies and guidelines.
• To seek out new initiatives and explore opportunities of collaboration with the Government, tertiary institutions, and non-government organisations to meet the emerging and various needs of the community through charity contributions
• To propose appropriate conditions to be followed by grantees, and monitor spending of donated funds, handle budget virements, assist in compiling statistical/financial/progress reports and project updates, as well as report on special situations and make recommendations to management.
• To monitor approved projects to ensure that they are implemented and completed according to schedule, pledged output and outcome, and within the original agreed scope and budget
• To engage in activities in relation to his/her respective projects including ceremonies, Voting Member Visits, Community Day and other related functions as part of the ongoing project monitoring process of approved projects, stakeholder engagement and new project development

About You

• Must have a minimum of 8-10 years’ relevant experience, with 5 years at a senior level, preferably in the social welfare, education, sports/arts/public administration or charity and grant-making field, or any other sectors in relation to different subject matters under the HKJC Charities Trust’s funding ambit
• Have extensive knowledge of one or several sectors under the HKJC Charities Trust’s funding ambit
• Extensive experience in dealing with different stakeholders, such as government officials, district boards, academic public bodies and local foundations in relation to philanthropic matters in Hong Kong
• Experience in social policy analysis, project development and management skills.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. 

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