申請人必須 (a) 持有本港大學學士或以上學位，或具同等學歷，尤以社會科學、社會工作、文化藝術、傳播、公共關係或市場學方面的學位為佳； (b) 在取得學位後有最少10年在規劃發展、公共行政、公共關係、宣傳或項目管理，並有最少5年擔任高級管理階層的全職工作經驗，尤以公共機構、非政府機構或政府的工作經驗為佳。申請人須對公帑管理，及政府部門、非政府機構或公共機構的運作有深入認識，且以具備社會資本方面的知識為佳。[參閱註(1)]； (c) 具有良好中英文書寫及會話能力，在香港中學文憑考試或香港中學會考英國語文科和中國語文科考獲第3等級或以上的成績，或同等學歷 [參閱註(2)]。能操流利普通話者可獲優先考慮； (d) 具備優良的領導才能和分析能力，並擅於策略規劃； (e) 能夠與內部及外間持份者的高層有效地溝通(包括書寫和會話)； (f) 懂得研究調查和評估成果及效益；以及 (g) 熟悉運用電腦軟件(包括MS Word、Powerpoint及Excel)。

Candidates should: (a) have a Bachelor’s or higher degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, preferably in the fields of social science, social work, arts, communication, public relations, or marketing; (b) have at least 10 years’ post-degree full-time work experience in strategic development, public administration, public relations, promotions or event management, preferably in public bodies, non-governmental organisations or the government, with at least 5 years at senior managerial level. The candidate should have a good understanding of the management of public funds and the operation of government agencies, non-governmental organisations or public bodies. Knowledge about social capital 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)]. Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage; (d) have strong leadership skills and analytical ability; and be proficient in strategic planning; (e) be able to communicate effectively (both written and spoken) with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level; (f) have knowledge of research as well as outcome and effectiveness evaluation; and (g) have knowledge of computer software applications including MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel.