Programme Officer/Manager

Are you someone with drive and want to make a difference? Does realising potential in young people regardless of their economic background sounds like a worthwhile challenge to you? If so, we would love to hear from you about joining us to write the D2S story together.Dream2Story are looking for a passionate Programme Officer/Manager to support our programmes. Position will be offered to candidates with commensurate level of experience.About Dream2StoryDream2Story (“D2S”) is a registered non-profit organisation https://www.dream2story.org/homeAt D2S, we dream of a Hong Kong where every youth has a chance to realise their own potential and achieve their own definition of success; no matter their background. We focus on youngsters whose talent and/or social background do not lend themselves easily or naturally to the traditional social ladder via tertiary education. We help them navigate the transition between school and work by providing them the life skills, confidence and connections to pursue the pathway towards their own success. Lastly, but most importantly, we will accompany them in the first few steps of this journey by building a community of like-minded D2S:Mentors to walk this path with them as mentors and co-pilots. About The RoleThe primary responsibility of this role is to support the design, coordination, and delivery of high-quality programmes that align with D2S’s mission and strategic goals. This role involves working closely with all D2S Team members (including members of the Board) to ensure that all programs are effectively executed, continuously improved, and positively impact beneficiaries. The role will be involved with communicating and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, schools, mentors, external partners, and funders. Key responsibilitiesProgrammeTake part in the planning, execution, and monitoring of D2S programmes to ensure they meet organisational quality standards and strategic objectives.Coordinate and manage program logistics, including scheduling, content preparation, communication with external parties (including partners, schools, teachers, mentors, programme sponsors, founders, participants and other relevant parties) and reporting on outcomes.Take part in the development and preparation of programme materials including but not limited to marketing, fundraising and briefing materials.Support the organisation, coordination, and management of D2S events (both program-led and fundraising), including project management and procurement activities related to the events.Assist in monitoring program timelines, deliverables, and budgets, ensuring effective tracking and reporting.Support/conduct briefing and debriefing sessions of volunteers, students, teachers and other participants.Proactively contribute as co-creators of D2S programmes, alumni and partner engagement opportunities. Supporting OthersSupport relationship management with partners, mentors, and other program stakeholders.Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure programs are well-promoted through social media, events, and other channels including assistance in managing social media, update website and monitoring effectiveness of D2S marketing activities. Support administrative tasks, including program documentation, data analysis, financial and IT-related administration and stakeholder updates as needed.Other duties may be assigned as neededRequirementsPassionate about empowering talented but under-resourced youngsters; strong alignment with D2S’s purpose4 to 10 years of relevant experienceCollaborative working style with willingness to initiate as well as follow new ideasVery good organisation skills; with strong attention to detailFlexibility and agility; ability to adapt to fast-changing environmentSelf starter; able to deliver objectives through working independently with strong sense of responsibility, integrity and work ethicsStrong team player with evidence of success within high performing teamsAbility to prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced nonprofit environmentProficiency in using Google Workspace and other core office tools such as Canva and MS Office especially Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPointFluent usage of AI assisted tools including no-code programming will be a distinct advantage.Good command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua