To perform the following duties in relation to the CIIF Secretariat: (a) to assist the Secretary General in overseeing the operation of the secretariat in all aspects related to the strategic planning for the promotion and development of CIIF and the concept of social capital ; (b) to provide secretariat support to the CIIF Committee and its Sub-committees; (c) to provide executive support to the CIIF Secretariat on report and paper preparation, research, planning and implementation of new initiatives; (d) to liaise and develop strategic partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders across sectors; (e) to develop community education programmes to enhance public understanding of social capital and initiate new engagement activities to encourage public participation in the building of social capital; (f) to promote the experience of social capital development through mass media, discussion forum, seminars, briefings and publication; and (g) to carry out any other duties as and when required.

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.