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Manager, Community Development (11-month contract)

8-10 Years

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  • Posted 15 days ago

Job Description

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) is tasked to undertake, encourage, promote and facilitate urban renewal of Hong Kong in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Strategy published by the Government. The URA adopts a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of its two core businesses i.e. redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as preservation, revitalisation and retrofitting, for creating a sustainable and quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and implement community engagement activities and outreach programmes to drive the Authority's strategic goals, including fostering continuous community support and facilitating the smooth implementation of assigned urban renewal initiatives

  • Supervise and monitor subordinates to ensure the successful delivery of work programmes, action plans and other assigned tasks

  • Prepare stakeholder communication materials and manage social media content to support engagement initiatives

  • Closely monitor local political developments and community dynamics proactively report insights and provide recommendations to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making

  • Establish, maintain, and expand stakeholder networks, including but not limited to Government officials, Legislative Council members, District Council members, community leaders, interest groups, to support the Authority's urban renewal efforts

  • Leverage Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools and digital solutions to enhance engagement processes, content creation, and stakeholder interactions

  • Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisors from time to time

Requirements:

  • Degree holder in communication, public administration or related fields

  • Minimum 8 years full-time experience in community engagement, district administration, or relevant public policy / community development roles

  • Proven track record in planning and managing projects or community programmes with measurable outcomes

  • Extensive stakeholder networks, with a strong capability to expand and develop new partnerships beneficial to the Authority's urban renewal initiatives

  • Proficient in the application and integrate of Gen-AI tools to enhance work processes, stakeholder engagement, and team effectiveness

  • Able to work independently, with strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills

  • A collaborative team player mentality, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and partnership-building abilities

  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese, Putonghua is an advantage

Closing Date for Application:

7 December 2025

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button. Full resumewith present and expected salariesshould besubmittedvia online application.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and information provided will be used for the consideration of applications. Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Job ID: 133416419