• (a)To assist in following up the recommendations of the Review on Research Policy and Funding, in particular: <br>
  • (i)to review / rationalise / restructure the existing funding schemes for collaborative research to cater for the existing and future needs; and <br>
  • (ii)to set up and provide secretariat support to a government liaison group for coordination among different research funding authorities; <br>
• (b)To assist in following up the initiatives in enhancing the research development of the higher education sector, in particular on communications and engagement with the research community; <br>
• (c)To assist in enhancing the Open Access Policy of the UGC and the Research Grants Council; <br>
• (d)To prepare papers / reports for submission to the UGC and the Government; <br>
• (e)To oversee the general administration and personnel matters of the team under his / her charge; and <br>
• (f)To undertake any other relevant duties as assigned.

• (a)Have a first or second class honours Bachelor's degree from a university in Hong Kong (or equivalent qualifications); <br>
• (b)Possess extensive post-degree working experience in public administration, covering at least 4 years’ executive / administrative experience in the Government or public organisation(s), and a minimum of 2 years’ executive / administrative experience in the higher education sector or Non-Governmental Organisation(s); <br>
• (c)With hands-on experience in management/administration of public funding scheme(s), policy research and liaison with government departments; <br>
• (d)With excellent command of spoken and written Chinese and English. The candidates should have “Grade B” or above in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), and “Grade B” or above in Chinese Language and Culture and Use of English in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)

(Note: For appointment purpose, “Level 5” in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) is accepted administratively as equivalent to “Grade B” in the Chinese Language subject and English Language subject in the HKCEE/HKALE); <br> (e) Demonstrate proven leadership with proactive work attitude and a strong sense of responsibility; <br> (f) Possess strong organisational power, supervisory, planning and analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure; and <br> (g) With exemplary communication skills and computer proficiency.