Successful candidate will be deployed to Team 2 of the Labour and Welfare Bureau to undertake the following duties –

• (a)To assist in preparing discussion papers and policy briefs for relevant committees by conducting desk-top research on poverty-related topical and emerging issues; liaising with the Office of the Government Economist and relevant stakeholders on inputs and suggestions on poverty alleviation policy and measures; examining and analysing research findings and data collected; keeping and updating databases, etc.;
• (b)To assist in implementing the proposed targeted poverty alleviation projects, including coordinating and liaising with relevant subject B/Ds for timely submission of funding proposals, examining and reviewing the funding proposals submitted by relevant B/Ds, etc.;
• (c)To assist in monitoring the implementation progress of poverty alleviation projects and follow-up on reviews of the projects by liaising closely with the relevant B/Ds;
• (d)To provide support for cross-sectoral collaboration and public engagement with relevant sectors and stakeholders on targeted poverty alleviation policy and measures;
• (e)To assist in preparing responses to enquiries from Legislative Council, the public, press and media, etc.; and
• (f)To perform other duties as and when required.

Candidates should:

• (a)have a Bachelor's or higher degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent;
• (b)have at least 8 years' post-degree full-time work experience in managing Government projects, providing support in Government policy initiatives, conducting and managing research projects or consultancy studies, and experience in analysing, establishing and managing database [See Note (1)]. Candidates should have a good understanding of the operation of the Government or public bodies;
• (c)have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to communicate effectively (both written and spoken) with internal and external stakeholders, including academic/research institutions, the business sector, Government bureaux/departments (B/Ds), non-governmental organisations, etc.;
• (d)have excellent writing proficiency in English and Chinese, be fluent in spoken English and Cantonese, 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)preferably have solid experience in providing secretariat support, especially in B/Ds or government advisory and statutory bodies;
• (f)have strong organisational ability, and planning and analytical skills;
• (g)be proficient in computer software applications including Lotus Notes, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and online search engines; and
• (h)be able to work independently and under pressure.