(a) to plan and coordinate the processing of UGC/RGC funding schemes; (b) to handle research applications from tertiary institutions; (c) to implement the assessment process of research applications/submissions by coordinating with academic committee/panel members and external reviewers, and arranging and providing secretariat support to committee/panel meetings; (d) to carry out the subsequent monitoring duties relating to funded research projects, assist in verifying assessment results and arranging disbursement of funding; (e) to edit UGC/RGC publications and provide executive support to initiatives; (f) to plan and arrange UGC/RGC functions; (g) to provide support in the budget planning and review of UGC/RGC matters; (h) to provide support in forming and reviewing committee/panel membership; and (i) other duties as assigned.

(a) have a Hong Kong bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; (b) have at least five years’ post-degree working experience in executive and/or administrative support positions. Preference will be given to candidates with working experience in research administration, handling applications for research funds and/or higher education sector. (c) have excellent command of spoken and written Chinese (including Putonghua) and English. The candidates should have Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (Note: For appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth); (d) be proactive, and have a strong sense of responsibility as well as the ability to work independently; (e) possess strong organisational power, planning and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure; and (f) have good computer proficiency.