To perform the following duties in relation to the CIIF Secretariat:

• (a)to assist the Secretary General in overseeing the operation of the secretariat, including assessment and processing of proposals, payment control, monitoring of project progress and evaluating project outcomes;
• (b)to provide secretariat support to the CIIF Committee and its Sub-committees;
• (c)to consolidate the experience in social capital building and develop good practice models;
• (d)to liaise with and develop strategic partnership with stakeholders;
• (e)to conduct training workshops for social workers and stakeholders; and
• (f)to perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

(Information on the CIIF and social capital projects could be found in the CIIF website www.ciif.gov.hk.)

Candidate should

• (a)have a Hong Kong degree, or equivalent, in the disciplines of social work, sociology or social sciences. Priority will be given to those who are Registered Social Workers under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
• (b)have at least 10 years’ post-qualification full-time working experience in social capital and/ or the management of community development projects or operation of funding schemes for non-governmental organisations. Solid experience in staff and operational management is a must. Priority will be given to those with good understanding of managing public funds, operation of government agencies, non-governmental organisations, or public bodies [See Note (1)];
• (c)be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably with Level 3 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 (2)]. Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage;
• (d)have good communication (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability and leadership skills; and
• (e)have knowledge of computer software applications including MS Word and Excel, and use of computer in database management.