• (1)To lead a team of staff in administering financial scheme, including preparatory work for new initiatives, provision of support in scheme administration, reviewing and approving applications, etc.;
• (2)To handle office accommodation and staff recruitment matters relating to the scheme;
• (3)To assist in preparing replies to complaints, appeals, general enquiries and enquiries/referrals from District Council members, non-governmental organisations, concern groups, etc.;
• (4)To perform specific scheme support duties e.g. hotline service, review of the vetting guidelines, user acceptance test, statistical returns, disbursement of payment;
• (5)To assist in publicity work relating to the scheme;
• (6)To provide executive support in office administration; and
• (7)To undertake any other duties as assigned by senior officers.

Note: Subject to operational requirement of the department, the successful candidate may be required to work irregular hours on shift and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Candidates should have –

• (a)a degree from a Hong Kong university or equivalent;
• (b)a minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification full-time working experience in administration work, including 1 year at managerial level, with experience at supervisory level in the Government/public sector organisation being an advantage;
• (c)good command of both Chinese and English and have met the language proficiency requirements of "Level 2" results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) or equivalent (please refer to the Note below);
• (d)equipped with good computer knowledge; and
• (e)good interpersonal and communication skills.