(1) To head the CIIF Secretariat which include the following duties – (a) Assist the Labour and Welfare Bureau (LWB) in implementing policies on social capital development through the CIIF; (b) Provide secretariat support to the CIIF Committee and its Sub-committees; (c) Oversee and manage the operation of the CIIF Secretariat, including assessment and processing of proposals, payment control, evaluating project outcomes, promotion of social capital concept and organising large-scale events; (d) Consolidate and publish successful intervention models to strengthen the development and impact of social capital; (e) Liaise with and develop strategic partnerships with stakeholders in connection with CIIF; (f) Overall staff and resource management of the CIIF Secretariat; and (g) Ensure adherence to Government’s administrative and accountability requirements. (2) To contribute to the development and implementation of bureau-wide corporate strategies and initiatives; and (3) To undertake associated responsibilities as required by supervisors.

Candidates should (a) have a Hong Kong degree, or equivalent, in the disciplines of social work, sociology, humanities or social sciences. Priority will be given to those who have a master degree in the above disciplines; (b) have at least 15 years’ post-degree full-time working experience, preferably involving (i) project management in connection with social capital and/ or community development projects; and (ii) operating funding schemes which provide grants to support projects of non-governmental organisations. Working experience in the government and/ or non-governmental organisations would be an advantage [See Note (1)]; (c) be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese, 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)]; (d) be highly competent in office administration, as well as staff and resource management; (e) have a good understanding of the accountability and performance expectations of a public office/ fund; (f) have strong leadership skills and analytical ability; proficient in strategic planning; (g) be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level; (h) have knowledge of outcome and effectiveness evaluation; and (i) have knowledge of computer software applications including MS Word, Excel and Database.