• (a)To propose, plan for and oversee the implementation of youth development-related policies and initiatives;
• (b)To administer relevant funding schemes to support youth development, including but not limited to devising the funding guidelines and administering the assessment mechanism to select non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to implement youth development programmes, and to monitor the implementation of the funded projects and performance of NGOs funded under the schemes;
• (c)To establish and maintain an effective communication network with relevant stakeholders both within and outside Hong Kong;
• (d)To oversee the organisation of and participate in duty visits outside Hong Kong to take forward youth development-related policies and initiatives;
• (e)To support the government’s policy in cultivating strategic partnership with relevant stakeholders and help promote the government/NGO’s services and activities;
• (f)To provide secretariat support to relevant committees / task forces / working groups / etc. under the purview of Civil Affairs Division (1);
• (g)To supervise the work of his/her subordinates in the work pertaining to youth development;
• (h)To perform general administration and management work; and
  • (i)To perform any other duties as assigned by senior officers, including performing work outside normal office hours.

Applicants should have–

• (a)a bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent;
• (b)attained “Level 3” or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) / Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent

• (c)a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification full-time work experience, including at least 5 years of full-time work experience in senior executive positions in either:
  • (i)the Government / higher education institutions / non-governmental organisations / public organisations, with responsibilities in policy formulation and execution of work related to youth development, community engagement and outreach, and/or start-up incubation programmes; or
  • (ii)private organisations, with responsibilities in youth-oriented corporate social responsibility programmes or start-up incubation programmes. Previous experience in implementing Mainland-related programmes is a benefit;
• (d)proven experience and strong capacity in carrying out strategic planning, budgeting, programme implementation, stakeholder liaison and event management;
• (e)sound knowledge of the nature, work and operation of the Government, education institutions and youth-related organisations and bodies;
• (f)excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese. Fluency in Putonghua is a benefit;
• (g)good command of computer knowledge including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;
• (h)good knowledge and understanding of the operation of the Government or public organisations; and
  • (i)strong planning, organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently under pressure.