Chief Executive Officer

Descriptions

Job Type : Full Time

Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong

Youth Diabetes Action (YDA), established in 2001, is a dedicated NGO committed to enhancing the lives of young people with diabetes and their families in Hong Kong. We are currently seeking a passionate and strategic full-time CEO to lead our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate awareness and drive meaningful change in a critical area of public health, as diabetes rates continue to rise across Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities:

• Leadership and governance: Drive the organisation toward its mission by setting clear goals, while ensuring effective governance through active communication with the Council (board)
• Team management: Lead, manage, and evaluate a diverse team of 10+ individuals, fostering professional growth and optimal responsibility allocation
• Partnership development: Collaborate with prominent medical professionals, strategic partners, patients, parents, and volunteers to enhance programme effectiveness and community outreach
• Reporting and risk management: Provide the Council with comprehensive reports and recommendations, manage both internal and external risks, ensuring financial oversight
• Programme alignment and development: Ensure all programmes align with YDAs mission and proactively develop new services to meet community needs
• Opportunity identification: Recognise challenges and opportunities to promote organisational growth
• Strategic goal achievement: Meet strategic objectives related to fundraising, productivity, programme management, advocacy, and financial reserves
• Donor relations: Build and maintain strong connections with donors to secure sustainable funding

• Bachelors degree or higher, or equivalent experience
• Over 10 years of professional experience, including 5 years in a leadership role focused on people management, advocacy, and organisational development
• Preferred experience in the not-for-profit sector, with a proven track record in securing funding from diverse sources, including government bodies. Experience supporting individuals within a health-related context is advantageous
• Strong public speaking and exceptional interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management
• Experience in branding, marketing, and social media management is beneficial
• Fluency in both Chinese and English

• Strong compassionate leadership skills and visionary thinking
• Organised, detail-orientated, and meticulous
• Creative and with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Effective and strong communicator
• Adaptable to changing needs and demands from stakeholders
• Willing to become an expert on diabetes-related issues

Enquiries

To applyInterested candidates should send their CV and cover letter detailing their professional and academic background, availability and expected salary to *******@yda.org.hk

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline is 4 July 2025.

All information provided will only be used for recruitment related purpose.

Information :

• Company : YOUTH DIABETES ACTION 兒童糖尿協會
• Position : Chief Executive Officer
• Location : Hong Kong
• Country : HK