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Senior Researcher - Hong Kong

The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a uniquely Asian, independent, action-oriented research and advisory organization committed to maximizing private resources for doing good. CAPS works across 18 Asian countries and territories to generate evidence-based insights into how individuals, companies and governments can best address social challenges.

CAPS is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Researcher with strong research, writing and editorial skills to be based in Hong Kong. The Senior Researcher will be a member of a small but high-powered research team.

This is an open position as CAPS is currently expanding and always looking for highly motivated candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research;
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative information gathered from a variety of sources;
• Help execute and manage the research process, including mentoring junior team members;
• Write and edit research reports and articles for publication consistent with the high standard expected at CAPS;
• Contribute to designing and planning both policy and applied research projects, including writing research proposals;
• Help nurture and grow research partnerships across Asia;
• Participate in conferences, events and meetings across the region to disseminate research findings and be an ambassador for CAPS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the social sciences, business or humanities;
• 8+ years of experience in research/writing or related fields;
• Native proficiency in English and Putonghua. Additional Asian languages are desirable;
• Excellent writing, editing, and critical thinking skills;
• Extensive experience using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Ability to connect the dots and see patterns when analyzing quantitative and qualitative information;
• Ability to transform insights into sharply focused, digestible output;
• Project management skills refined through extensive experience in planning and managing large-scale research projects with high levels of autonomy, and stakeholder management;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across different cultures;

Additionally, the successful candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized and juggle multiple priorities;
• Passion for comparative research with a curious mind to tackling new questions and exploring unfamiliar areas;
• Demonstrable interest in philanthropy/nonprofit/social sectors;
• Knowledge of at least some of the economies covered by CAPS;
• Have a sense of humor.

If necessary, CAPS will sponsor the qualified candidate’s employment visa in Hong Kong. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, CV and two writing samples to research@caps.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of their application status.

Research Intern - Hong Kong

The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a uniquely Asian, independent, action-oriented research and advisory organization committed to maximizing private resources for doing good. CAPS works across 18 Asian countries and territories to generate evidence-based insights into how individuals, companies and governments can best address social challenges.

CAPS is seeking to hire a part-time intern (2-3 days per week) with strong analytical and writing skills for its head office in Hong Kong to support CAPS’ research projects focused on philanthropy in the Greater China area. The intern will be a member of a small but high-powered team.

Responsibilities

The intern will mainly support ongoing research projects by conducting primary and secondary research, data analysis, and both short-form and long-form writing. Additionally, the intern will:

• Support the analysis and writing of various research reports and articles for publication;
• Research relevant information, intelligence, and trends on philanthropy, charity and private social investment in the Greater China area;
• Support the translation of research materials, reports, and articles from Mandarin to English, and vice versa;
• Write background briefs and memos for senior staff;
• Undertake independent writing when required;
• Assist in general administrative tasks as required.

Requisite qualifications and skills

• Passion for social science research, and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research
  methods;
• Interest and experience in data analysis and data visualization;
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Great interpersonal and communication skills for effective teamwork across different cultures
  and nationalities;
• Self-starter who is intellectually curious and eager to contribute ideas and opinions;
• Demonstrable interest in philanthropy/nonprofit/social sectors;
• Native proficiency in both English and Mandarin is mandatory. Fluency in additional Asian languages is desirable.

If interested, please send a cover letter, CV and two writing samples (one in English and one in Mandarin) to research@caps.org. The internship will start in April and will last for three months, with the possibility of extension. For more information about CAPS, please visit caps.org.