We are seeking a purpose-driven, forward-thinking professional with a genuine commitment to creating positive social impact to join us as Head of Programme. This role supports the guardian of the Foundation’s culture, core values, and quality standards, strengthening leadership capacity and advancing programme development through effective oversight and strategic alignment. As a people leader, it fosters talent growth and organisational resilience while upholding high‑quality programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the translation of the Foundation’s overall strategy into coherent, high‑impact Institute and programme strategies, ensuring strong alignment with the Foundation’s vision, mission, and values.
• Contribute programme insights, evidence, and implementation perspectives to the Foundation’s longer‑term strategic planning, supporting strategy development led by Senior Management and ensuring plans are shaped by real-world realities and learning.
• Provide strategic leadership in designing and delivery of high‑quality internal capability‑building training and support, strengthening organisational capacity and continuously improving philanthropic programme quality and effectiveness.
• Identify, cultivate, and sustain strategic partnerships and networks, proactively engaging partners and stakeholders to support the development and advance the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
• Build, coach, and manage high‑performing programme teams, fostering professional growth, effective collaboration, accountability, and consistent delivery of agreed programme objectives.
• Guide and support programme teams in research and insight generation, ensuring programmes are informed by priority social and community needs, evidence, learning, and current practices in the philanthropy and impact sector.
• Oversee the development and management of partnerships, programmes, and funding initiatives, including due diligence, proposal development, and assessment and approval processes, to ensure rigour, effectiveness, and strategic alignment.
• Ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of approved programmes and projects, including funding disbursements, timelines, event management, partner engagement, site visits, and preparation of clear, timely updates for Institute Boards, Senior Management, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or team‑head role with demonstrated people management and talent development experience.
• Strong alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values, and values‑driven approach, coupled with a genuine commitment to advancing social impact and the public good.
• Demonstrated passion for and solid understanding of philanthropy, social impact, human services, and community capacity development, with the ability to apply sector knowledge to programme design and delivery.
• Proven team leadership, people management, and coaching skills, with a track record of building high‑performing teams and fostering professional growth.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to connect insights, evidence, and on‑the‑ground realities to inform programme decisions and execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong critical thinking skills, demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and continuous improvement focus in complex, evolving environments.
• Solid experience in programme development and management oversight, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and partnership or funding‑related processes.
• Experience in originating and implementing change management initiatives is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

This is a full-time position within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation. We cultivate and embrace a supportive work environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages continuous development, all with the aim of putting #CompassioninAction慈之以行!

To apply, please email your full CV and cover letter (including your current and expected salary) to  hr@dhchenfoundation.com. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Applicants who do not receive an interview invitation within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated with strict confidence and only be used for selection purpose.

About The D. H. Chen Foundation

The D. H. Chen Foundation is a Hong Kong family philanthropic trust established in 1970 by Dr. Din Hwa Chen, the founder of Nan Fung Group, an ardent philanthropist and a devout Buddhist. Guided by Dr. Chen’s motto, “Care for others as well as you would care for yourself”, the Foundation aspires to build a compassionate society and promote compassion‑based values.

Through its five Institutes – Wellbeing, Education Excellence, Mindful Living, Impact Strategy, and Above and Beyond – and D’Ventures, its purpose-driven social venture established in 2026 and housed in its 14-storey D’Hub in Prince Edward, Kowloon, the Foundation puts compassion into action. It steers, supports, and develops numerous innovative, impactful and sustainable initiatives with community partners to enrich lives and address emerging societal needs.