申請人必須 (a) 持有本港大學學士學位，或同等學歷。持有碩士學位者可獲優先考慮； (b) 於取得學位後有最少15年全職工作經驗，當中有最少7年任職高級管理人員，尤以曾從事(i)有關社會資本及／或社區發展的計劃管理；以及(ii)資助非政府機構項目的基金計劃的營運工作者為佳。申請人須對公共基金的管理，以及政府部門、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級或以上的成績，或同等成績[參閱註(2)]； (d) 對辦公室行政、員工及資源管理等工作具卓越能力； (e) 充分理解在擔任公職／管理公共基金時所需面對的問責和表現期望； (f) 具備優良的領導才能和分析能力，並擅於策略計劃； (g) 能夠與內部及外間持份者的高層有效地溝通(包括書面及會話)； (h) 對研究和成果及效益的評估有良好認識；以及 懂得使用電腦軟件，包括MS Word、Powerpoint及Excel。

Candidates should (a) have a Bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent. Priority will be given to those who have a master degree; (b) have at least 15 years’ post-degree full-time work experience, with at least 7 years at senior managerial level, 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. The candidate should have a good understanding of the management of public funds and the operation of government, 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)]; (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 (both written and verbal) with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level; (h) have good knowledge of research, as well as outcome and effectiveness evaluation; and (i) have knowledge of computer software applications including MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel.