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Key responsibilities:

Own the full project lifecycle for Earth Academy - China Team's flagship Education for Sustainable Development (“ESD”) programme for youth - from planning and budgeting through execution, monitoring, and closure, across Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Coordinate day-to-day programme delivery, including study tours, student visits to eco-enterprises and wetlands, expert lectures; integrate STEM/STEAM concepts into ESD programme materials.
Coordinate content and video production for programme deliverables, including educational materials, programme documentation, and multimedia outputs in support of Earth Academy and related initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate programme progress against objectives, proactively adjusting implementation plans and preparing clear progress reports with data-driven recommendations for senior management and funders.
Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders - including Mainland government agencies, research institutions, NGO partners, community organisations, sponsors, and vendors.
Liaise with working parties on logistics, participant recruitment, and cross-border operational coordination to support programme delivery.
Prepare accurate and timely reports for programme funders and sponsors in accordance with grant or sponsorship requirements.
Supervise and guide junior staff or external partners in day-to-day programme execution, providing direction and quality oversight.
Contribute to project budgeting, donor compliance, and internal reporting processes.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or above in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Geography, Natural Resource Management, Science Education, or a related discipline. A diploma with substantial relevant experience will be considered.
At least 5 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated track record in programme or project management, NGO work, or cross-border environmental or education initiatives. Experience at a supervisory or team-leading level is preferred.
Solid understanding of the environmental, NGO, or policy landscape in Mainland China — including experience working with Mainland government agencies, research institutions, or community partners - is a strong advantage.
Knowledge of or experience in ESD or STEM/STEAM education frameworks is a plus, particularly in programme design and delivery contexts.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and solution-driven - able to manage multiple workstreams independently while keeping broader programme goals in sight.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written and spoken Cantonese and Mandarin; proficiency in Mandarin is particularly important for Mainland partner liaison.
Strong report writing skills in both English and Chinese, with the ability to produce clear, professional documents for internal and external audiences.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; comfortable with data organisation, basic analysis, and presentation preparation.
Experience coordinating content production (video, educational materials, or digital content) is an advantage.
Strong team player who can take initiative and support senior management in strategic programme delivery.
Willing to travel to Mainland China for project-related activities, and to work on occasional Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays as operationally required (transport subsidy and compensatory leave provided).

Friends of the Earth (HK) Charity Limited

Offers equitable solutions to help create environmentally sustainable public policies, business practices and community lifestyles Engages government, business and community to act responsibly.

Website
Nonprofit organization
Between 15 and 50 persons
Impact

Friends of the Earth (HK) Charity Limited did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

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Friends of the Earth (HK) Charity Limited

Offers equitable solutions to help create environmentally sustainable public policies, business practices and community lifestyles Engages government, business and community to act responsibly.

Website
Nonprofit organization
Between 15 and 50 persons
Impact

Friends of the Earth (HK) Charity Limited did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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