CEO

An NGO seeks a Chief Executive Officer to drive strategy, lead operations, champion social impact, and ensure long-term organisational sustainability in Hong Kong.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead organisational strategy, drive social impact initiatives, secure sustainable funding, ensure financial stewardship, and foster a high-performing, mission-driven culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner closely with the Board of Directors to shape and execute strategic priorities, providing transparent updates on organisational performance, financial health, programme impact, and key risks
• Lead overall financial management, ensuring prudent budgeting, effective resource allocation, strong governance, and compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Drive fundraising and revenue growth initiatives by building and strengthening relationships with institutional donors, corporate partners, government agencies, foundations, and philanthropic stakeholders
• Oversee programme strategy and delivery, ensuring initiatives align with the organisation’s mission, achieve measurable outcomes, and continuously evolve to maximise community impact
• Serve as the organisation’s principal ambassador and spokesperson, cultivating strategic partnerships and engaging with government bodies, community leaders, NGOs, and media to advance its mission and visibility
• Provide inspirational leadership to employees and volunteers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture that promotes accountability, engagement, and professional development

Candidate profile:

• Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree, Executive MBA, or other relevant postgraduate qualification is highly preferred
• At least 8–10 years’ senior executive leadership experience (e.g., CEO, Executive Director, COO, or equivalent), ideally within the NGO, non-profit, public, or social impact sectors
• Proven track record of leading multi-functional teams, managing complex operations, and overseeing substantial budgets supported by diversified funding sources
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor engagement, grant acquisition, strategic planning, financial management, and measuring organisational impact
• Fluency in English and Cantonese is essential; Mandarin proficiency and strong stakeholder management skills across boards, donors, government bodies, and community partners are highly advantageous

About the company:

This mission-driven organisation delivers impactful community and advocacy initiatives, fostering positive change through collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. It offers a supportive and purpose-led environment where leaders can shape long-term strategy, drive sustainable growth, and create meaningful social impact.

Keywords: executive leadership, strategic priorities execution, financial management, fund raising, programme strategy and delivery, NGO

What’s next:

Lead meaningful change and shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation while creating lasting community impact. Apply now!