The Project Officer (CIIF) is responsible for the following duties in relation to the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) Secretariat, including: To provide project management assistance to support the promotion, operation, monitoring and evaluation of the CIIF and undertake any other duties pertinent to the operation of the CIIF as directed. Main duties are:

• (a)to process and assess proposals, monitor progress of funded projects and render site visits regularly;
• (b)to consolidate the experience of effective strategies in building social capital and provide advice to prospective applicants and grantees;
• (c)to develop and maintain productive relationships and appropriate networks in support of the CIIF operation;
• (d)to organise promotional events/ public briefings;
• (e)to assist in the planning and operation of the entire CIIF operation; and
• (f)to provide support to the CIIF Committee and Sub-Committees and the CIIF Secretariat as and when necessary.

Candidate should have:

• (a)registered as a registered social worker (category 1) under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance (Chapter 505);
• (b)
  • (i)a degree in Social Science majoring in social work from a Hong Kong University, or equivalent; or
  • (ii)a degree (other than
  • (i)above), or equivalent, and have successfully completed an approved post-graduate programme in social work, or equivalent, from an approved institution; or
  • (iii)a degree (other than
  • (i)above), or equivalent, and a recognised Master degree in social work, or equivalent, from an approved institution;
• (c)at least 4 years’ post-degree full-time working experience, preferably in project management, implementation of social capital and/ or community development projects and in operating funding schemes which provide grants to support projects. Priority will be given to those with good understanding of managing public funds, social capital projects, operation of government agencies, non-governmental organisations, or public bodies. Relevant experience in liaison with non-governmental organisations, the public and the corporate sectors would be an advantage [See Note (1)];
• (d)proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably 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)];
• (e)practical knowledge of, and competencies in assessing, monitoring and evaluating community projects;
• (f)good analytical ability and knowledge of outcome measurement;
• (g)good communication (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide spectrum of non-governmental and local community organizations and the public; and
• (h)knowledge of computer software applications including MS Word, (English and Chinese), Excel, and use of computer in database management.