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Hong Kong Blind Union was established in 1964. It is the first self-help group organized and managed by people with visual impairment. It aims at promoting the spirit of self-help and mutual-help as well as striving for equality, opportunities and independence for visually impaired persons.
Nearly half of the staff members of Hong Kong Blind Union are visually impaired persons. We have adopted a preferential recruitment policy for people with visual impairment, enabling them to develop to their full potential. Visually impaired candidates who meet the basic entry requirements for a post will automatically be invited to attend the selection interview/test. Candidates with visual impairment found suitable for employment will be given preference for an appointment over other applicants.
We value talent development. We provide training subsidy, birthday leave, family leave, paternal leave, medical insurance and MPF voluntary contributions, etc. to employees.
We are recruiting the following vacancies:
Accessible Digital Technology Centre:
The Accessible Digital Technology Centre aims at improving daily lives of visually impaired persons (VIPs) with the use of technology. Our work scope includes the development of assistive aids, technical support and training, promotion of accessible technology design and application, and provision of support and consultancy services to organisations and needy individuals. We are recruiting the following vacancy:
Accessibility Services Office:
Our Jockey Club E-Learning for All Project aims to bridge the learning gap between students with and without disabilities by providing various kinds of supportive services for print disabled students so that they can make the best use of e-learning in their academic pursuit. The project is recruiting the following vacancy:
Vacancy 1: Part-time Project Assistant (Ref.: ASO/2024/01)
Social Enterprise:
The social enterprise aims at making every effort to promote accessible facilities in a bid to avail to the visually impaired the information and services available to sighted persons, as well as provide the visually impaired with employment opportunities. We are recruiting the following vacancy:
Vacancy 1: IT Project Assistant (Ref.: SC/2024/01)
Responsibilities:
- Assist in accessibility tests on web and mobile applications.
- Monitors the progress of project deliveries and preparing reports.
- Handle enquiry from customers.
- On-the job training will be provided.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
- Higher Diploma or above in Computer Studies/Information Technology/Computer Science or IT-related discipline.
- Good knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Basic knowledge of mobile app development (Swift, Java, React Native, etc.) is an advantage.
- Fresh graduate is welcome.
- Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
- Good command of both spoken and written Chinese and English.
Application with full resume, including expected salary and earliest availability should be sent to the Executive Manager of the Blind Union through email to info@hkbu.org.hk by 20 July 2024.
