Assistant Secretary-General (Research) will be responsible for: (a) examining future development strategies of the Research Grants Committee (RGC); (b) developing and planning of research funding schemes for the public and private sectors; (c) reviewing and streamlining work procedures and funding guidelines; (d) providing support in the administration of RGC’s research funding / fellowship schemes, including liaison with research administrators, academic experts and external reviewers; (e) monitoring funded research projects / fellowships; (f) organizing visits (overseas and local) and other activities / functions; (g) providing executive support for the meetings of the Univeristy Grants Committee (UGC) (relating to Research), and RGC and its sub-committees / panels, and other related activities; (h) drafting meeting papers and reports; (i) overseeing the general administration and personnel matters of the division/section under his/her charge; and (j) other duties assigned.

For appointment as Assistant Secretary-General (Research), the candidate must be a self-motivated individual, able to lead, have strong interpersonal and presentation skills and strategic thinking. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years' post-degree full-time working experience in executive and/or administrative support positions, preferably in senior managerial level and/or in government departments. Relevant working experience in the administration of research funding schemes will be an advantage. Other specific entry requirements that must be satisfied by candidates of Assistant Secretary-General (Research) include: (a) have a Hong Kong bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; (b) have very good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua); (c) be proactive, and have a strong sense of responsibility as well as the ability to work independently; (d) possess strong organisational power, planning and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure; and (e) have good computer proficiency.