Senior Researcher

Government / Public Sector • Full Time • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK • 4d ago

Department: Chief Executive's Policy Unit

Salary: HK$110,740 per month

Qualification Requirements:
Master or Higher Degree

Entry Requirements:
Candidate should have:
(a) a postgraduate degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
(b) proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, Level 2 or above in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note];
(c) at least 5 years of full-time work experience in academic, regional, economic, or commercial research, public policy or public affairs after obtaining a bachelor’s or higher degree, and therein not less than 2 years leading large-scale and complex public policy research projects in government, tertiary institutions, think tanks, media industry, political parties, regional/international organisations, consultancy firms or commercial entities;
(d) proficiency in conducting research projects within a team and independently;
(e) ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and consistently deliver high-quality output within demanding time constraints;
(f) good interpersonal and presentation skills; and
(g) good knowledge in computer applications and proficiency in Putonghua will be an advantage.
[Remark: Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.]

Note:
For non-civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

Duties:
(a) To undertake public policy research and analysis, including drafting of study briefs, collection and analysis of data and information, policy evaluation and report write-up;
(b) To lead and supervise policy research projects;
(c) To maintain liaison with the policy research community, including the academia and think tanks;
(d) To engage in effective stakeholder management;
(e) To plan and conduct public engagement exercises, including focus groups, seminars and public meetings; and
(f) To provide secretariat support for relevant committees, working groups and panels.

Fringe Benefits:
In addition to general holidays, maternity/paternity leave and sickness allowance, 18 days’ paid annual leave will be granted under a continuous contract of employment for every 12 months. An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted if the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. This gratuity, if granted, plus the Government’s contributions to the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.

How to apply:
Applicants must submit an online application form [Online G.F. 340], an application letter and a full curriculum vitae on or before the closing date.
(1) Online Application Form
Applicants must submit G.F.340 online application form through the following website/system: https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/application/330.html and then click the item “G.F.340 On-line Application System”; or https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/7.html and then click the item “Government Vacancies”. To ensure timely submission, applicants are strongly advised to complete their on-line applications as early as possible in order to avoid any last-minute rush of applications, which may overload the system.
(2) Application Letter
Applicants must submit by email an application letter in Chinese (not less than 1000 words) or English (not less than 700 words), setting out the reasons for applying for the position and highlighting any special qualities and experiences that are considered relevant to the job, particularly the full-time work experience in public policy research, as required for the job. This will enable us to screen qualified candidates for selection. The application letter must be sent by email ([via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]) with the position applied for and the online application number quoted in the email subject.
(3) Full Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applicants must also submit by email their CV in Chinese or English. The CV must be sent by email ([via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]) with the position applied for and the online application number quoted in the email subject.
Applications without any of the above would be regarded as incomplete applications. Late or incomplete applications or documents submitted by fax or by post will NOT be accepted.
Candidates who are not invited for written test/interview within ten weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. The Chief Executive’s Policy Unit is not obliged to inform individual applicant of unsuccessful applications.

Terms of Appointment:
The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service terms for around 15 months. The appointee may be required to work overtime and irregular hours, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and perform outdoor duties.

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