(a) To assist in providing general statistical support for related research studies in exploring the development of an assessment tool to track the learning progress of Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students in Chinese Language;
(b) To assist in monitoring the progress of the NCS students research studies on learning Chinese, including liaison with relevant tertiary institution(s) / assessment agencies implementing the research studies, ensuring their timely collection of data to support quantitative data analyses, proper compilation of statistics and preparing presentations of statistical information;
(c) To assist in the conduct of macro analyses of data generated from the research studies provided by tertiary institution(s), as well as other available data within EDB so as to facilitate deliberation and formulation of related education policies and to respond to relevant enquiries from the public and other data users;
(d) To assist in conducting desktop researches on subjects relating to quantitative assessment of NCS and other relevant specific groups of students (in particular relevant international practices), with a view to providing feedbacks for relevant policy Divisions/Sections of EDB to consider measures / initiatives to enhance learning and teaching as well as various support services for NCS students;
(e) To perform any other duties as assigned by supervising officers.

(a)(i) An Ordinary Certificate in Statistics from the Hong Kong Statistical Society (HKSS), or equivalent, with two years' practical experience in statistical work; or
(ii) A Higher Certificate in Statistics from HKSS, or equivalent; or
(iii) A Higher Certificate in Mathematical Studies from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or
(iv) an Associate in Statistics and Computing for Business from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or
(v) A Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing/Statistics and Computing for Business from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or
(vi) A Higher Diploma in Applied Statistics and Computing/Business Analysis from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or equivalent;
(b) Met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note];
(c) at least 8 years' experience in implementing statistical projects / systems, and rendering support to perform statistical analyses and presenting statistical outputs (including at least 2 years of experience at an appropriate level of responsibility in statistics-related work); and
(d) Preference will be given to candidates with (i) good communication and interpersonal skills; (ii) good computer skills; and (iii) good awareness of education-related issues.