The Yeh Family Philanthropy (YFP) is a Hong Kong based family foundation with the mission of “Collaborating to reimagine learning systems for the development of youth potential." YFP's program portfolio supports education development focusing on social emotional learning (SEL) in Hong Kong and early childhood in China.
YFP adds value beyond funding, having patiently scaled programs through grantmaking, and in developing our own programs. We seek to create systems-level impact - through deeper understanding of the systems in which we operate, forging alliances across sectors toward shared system views, and nurturing promising, evidence-based solutions.
Job Profile
YFP has an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual pursuing a career in philanthropy, who will support the daily operation of this fast-paced, growing foundation.
The Programme Officer will work alongside the Chair, the Grants Committee, and the dedicated Foundation team to manage a portfolio of grants, while cultivating relationships with community stakeholders, nonprofits and foundations in Hong Kong and mainland China. YFP seeks an individual with a passion for and commitment to the education, non-profit and philanthropy sectors. S/he should be an independent thinker and self-starter who thrives on working as part of a small collegial team.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Provide ongoing support in the development of grants and program management, including conducting background research on prospective grantees, reviewing and assessing active proposals, assisting with program monitoring and evaluation
● Actively participate in meetings and activities, recording meeting minutes and ensuring all follow-up work is completed in a timely manner
● Provide administrative and coordination support to events initiated by the Foundation; monitor and follow up enquiries
● Prepare presentation materials and documents for internal resource management, reporting and sharing
● Conduct research on trends and opportunities in the Foundation’s funding areas; assist in analyzing and synthesizing data for decision-making, strategy development, budget planning, monitoring and evaluation of grants portfolios
● Help maintain YFP’s websites with news, events and updates; contribute regularly to YFP's social media accounts
● Manage systems to enhance workflow, including project timelines; suggest areas for process improvement and assist in improvement implementation
● Other duties as required, including participating in weekend or evening events and occasional travel
Qualifications and Key Competencies
● 1-2 years of work experience is preferred; university fresh graduates are also welcome
● Passion for philanthropy and a strong desire to contribute to the betterment of society
● Share YFP mission and values
● Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills, with positive disposition and good interpersonal skills
● High level of integrity, responsibility, confidence, and creativity
● Able to collect, organize and analyze large amounts of information; fast learner in understanding complex issues and dynamics
● Able to work independently and collaborate effectively within a small team and build relationships across a wider network
● Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese
● Strong IT literacy including Microsoft Office, Office 365 Copilot and video conferencing tools; Proficiency in website and multimedia design tools a plus
● Bachelor’s degree or above
Remuneration is negotiable based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should send their (1) resume, (2) cover letter, and (3) expected salary. Please indicate in the subject line: Application for Program Officer. All information collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.
