(a) To plan, develop and execute projects, activities and research studies on language landscape studies of Hong Kong and other research studies as directed by SCOLAR [See Remarks]; (b) To prepare and present committee papers, evaluation reports and research studies on language education matters; (c) To oversee the planning and development of resource materials on language education; (d) To liaise with outside agencies and monitor the progress and effectiveness of SCOLAR's language education activities and research studies; (e) To advise SCOLAR/Education Bureau on the implications of the research findings for language education; and (f) To perform any other duties as assigned. [Remarks : The Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) was established in 1996 to advise Government on language education issues in general as well as on the use of the Language Fund.]

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree in Chinese language, or equivalent; preferably with a post-graduate research-oriented degree relevant to Chinese language studies [see Note (ii)]; (b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, preferably with major in Chinese language, or equivalent; (c) Met the language proficiency requirements of "Level 2" results in the two language paper [Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [see Note (iii)]; (d) At least 10 years' relevant post-qualification experience in research and curriculum development, focusing on Chinese language studies or education [See Note (iv)]; (e) Profound knowledge and experience, preferably with international exposure and perspective, in language education research methodology and project management; (f) High awareness of current trends in language research as well as in local and international language education; (g) Solid working experience in managerial level; and (h) Good command of both English and Chinese (including Putonghua).