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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:
Services Centre (SC):
The scope of work of the Services Centre is closely related to the life of visually impaired persons (VIPS), including recreational, sports and cultural activities, life adaptation and services for the newly blind. The objectives are to help them live independently and enable them to integrate into the community. We are recruiting the following vacancy:
Vacancy 1: Project Officer (Ref: SC/2025/02)
Social Enterprise (GATE):
GATE is a social enterprise under Hong Kong Blind Union, providing one-stop consultation and supporting services for all sectors in the aspects of digital technology, facilities and products and more, aiming at building together an inclusive community. GATE website: https://gate.hkbu.org.hk/. We are recruiting the following vacancy:
Vacancy 1: Assistant Project Officer / Project Assistant (Ref: SE/2025/01)
Responsibilities:
- Assist in tracking and supporting a variety of IT projects, including progress monitoring, documentation management, and cross-team coordination
- Participate in accessibility testing for websites and mobile apps to identify usability barriers for people with disabilities
- Prepare testing reports and contribute suggestions for improving user experience
- Gain hands-on experience with digital accessibility standards
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
- High Diploma or degree in IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Web Development, UX/UI Design)
- Basic proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset
- Genuine passion for promoting digital accessibility and a willingness to learn relevant tools and technologies
- Prior internship or coursework in accessibility or front-end development is an advantage
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Project Assistant role.
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 31 October 2025.
