(a) To assist in directing the strategic and holistic planning of the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) [See Remarks] in promoting biliteracy and trilingualism and translating elements of Chinese Language Education into initiatives or programmes for implementation. The above should be taken forward as directed by SCOLAR and with regard to the curriculum development, school settings, teachers' professional development, research trends, students' learning diversity, language proficiency of the workforce and the public, etc;
(b) To lead and supervise the planning, development, implementation and review of various projects, activities, language landscape studies of Hong Kong and other research studies related to Chinese Language Education as directed by SCOLAR;
(c) To lead and supervise the preparation and presentation of committee papers, evaluation reports and research studies related to Chinese Language Education matters and to liaise with stakeholders as appropriate;
(d) To lead and supervise the planning and development of resources/materials on Chinese Language Education sponsored by the Language Fund;
(e) To offer professional input to and advice on SCOLAR's Chinese Language Education activities and research studies;
(f) To supervise relevant teams of staff in taking forward the above; and
(g) To perform any other duties as assigned.

[Remarks : The Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) was established in 1996 to advise Government on language education issues in general as well as on the use of the Language Fund.]

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree majoring in Chinese Language or Chinese Language Education, or equivalent [See Note (ii)];
(b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent, preferably majoring in Chinese Language or Chinese Language Education;
(c) Met the language proficiency requirements of "Level 2" results in the two language paper [Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [See Note (iii)];
(d) At least 12 years' relevant post-qualification [as specified in (a) and (b)] experience in research and curriculum development, focusing on Chinese Language Studies or Education [See Note (iv)];
(e) Profound knowledge in language education research methodology and current trends in Chinese Language Education in both local and international settings;
(f) Good command of both English and Chinese (including Putonghua), leadership, interpersonal and project management skills; and
(g) Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Hong Kong higher degree (e.g. a Master or Doctoral degree, or a post-graduate research-oriented degree) relevant to Chinese Language or Chinese Language Education, or equivalent.