Established in 1991, CEDAR Fund is an independent Christian relief and development organisation serving those in poverty in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with a vision to build a just and compassionate world. In addition to running projects on community development, anti-human trafficking, children and youth development, education, as well as disaster relief, CEDAR also advocates for justice and promotes the living out of Integral Mission among the Christian community.
CEDAR is currently searching for qualified persons to fill the positions below. Details are as follows:
Head of Programme
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Oversee the Programme Department’s relief and development programmes and lead a team of co-workers to achieve the department’s objectives for holistic mission and transformational development in poor communities
- Develop and build relationships with overseas field partners to implement development and relief programmes and to facilitate partners’ work through coaching and capacity building
- Collaborate with a global alliance of Christian NGOs for humanitarian relief work
- Travel and visit field partners in developing countries to understand contexts and build relationships and to monitor and evaluate programmes
- Work with the Partnership Development Department to share programmatic information and support fundraising efforts
- Share partners and programme updates with churches, schools, and other organisations where needed
- Report to the Chief Executive and serve on the Senior Leadership Team
Key Requirements:
- Committed to implementing the vision, mission, and operational principles of CEDAR Fund
- Undergraduate or above, preferably with a major in International Development, Social Sciences, or related disciplines
- At least five years of working experience in international development, including implementing or monitoring programmes in developing countries, with at least two years in a leadership role
- Strong leadership and coaching skills to develop team members and enhance teamwork
- Independent, self-motivated, with good communication and cross-cultural skills
- Willing to travel on a regular basis, including to high-risk areas
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Mandarin
- Theological training strongly preferred
Work Location: Kwun Tong
Schedule: Monday to Friday (working outside office hours and on weekends may be required occasionally)
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Birthday Leave
Programme Officer
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Liaise with overseas field partners on development and relief programmes and projects, including project design and financial reports
- Facilitate overseas partners to achieve programmatic purposes through coaching and capacity development
- Travel to developing countries to build relationships with local partners and to monitor and evaluate projects
- Prepare written reports of partners and programme updates to be shared with donors and supporters
Key Requirements:
- Committed to implementing the vision, mission, and operational principles of CEDAR Fund
- Undergraduate or above, preferably with a major in International Development, Social Sciences, or related disciplines
- At least two years of working experience in implementing or monitoring programmes in developing countries and/or responding to humanitarian needs
- Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese
- Sensitive towards cross-cultural communication
- Willing to travel, including to high-risk areas
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and on a team
Work Location: Kwun Tong
Schedule: Monday to Friday (working outside office hours and on weekends may be required occasionally)
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Birthday Leave
Communications Officer
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Develop and implement communication strategies that align with CEDAR Fund’s mission and goals
- Produce and design communication materials such as periodic publications, blog posts, and news releases in Chinese and English
- Create and manage social media content and campaigns, including measuring the impact of social media programmes
- Conduct presentations and sharing sessions for external organisations, schools and churches for educational and fundraising purposes
Key Requirements:
- Committed to implementing the vision, mission, and operational principles of CEDAR Fund
- Undergraduate or above, preferably with a major in Communications, Digital Marketing, or related disciplines
- At least two years of writing or editorial experience
- Excellent in both written and spoken English and Chinese
- Preference will be given to candidates with theological training
Work Location: Kwun Tong
Schedule: Monday to Friday (working outside office hours and on weekends may be required occasionally)
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Birthday Leave
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Responsible for daily accounting operations, full sets of accounts, month-end closing, and account reconciliation
- Assist in the preparation of management reports
- Liaise with internal departments regarding donations, project remittances and expense reimbursements
- Provide accounting and administrative support to internal departments
Key Requirements:
- Committed to implementing the vision, mission, and operational principles of CEDAR Fund
- Diploma or above, preferably with a major in accounting or related disciplines, or other qualifications with LCCI Level 3
- At least two years of relevant experience in accounting
- Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and QuickBooks
Work Location: Kwun Tong
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Birthday Leave
To join our team in serving those in need, please send your application letter and resume, along with your current and expected salary, to recruit@cedarfund.org.
All personal data collected will be exclusively used for recruitment purposes and treated confidentially. Information pertaining to unsuccessful candidates will be securely disposed of two years after the recruitment process concludes. In compliance with the Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme (SCRC), CEDAR Fund requests prospective employees for relevant positions to undergo an SCRC assessment.