(a) To formulate timely proposed changes to the data requirements of the Common Data Collection Format (CDCF) System and to effectively conduct the annual CDCF data requirement review in light of up-to-date developments in consultation with subject officers and universities;
(b) To provide support to the system revamp project of CDCF, including re-organising the statistical information provided on the UGC statistical portal and conducting User Acceptance Test etc.;
(c) To conduct statistical analysis on data collected from UGC-funded universities, compile statistics tables / reports and liaise with contact points of the universities on clarification of data;
(d) To oversee individual projects and initiatives of the UGC, which include vetting of submissions and reports, liaison with universities and stakeholders as well as ongoing monitoring for their smooth implementation;
(e) To assist in the upgrading of statistical information portal of the UGC and open data initiatives;
(f) To assist in compiling statistical tables / reports for handling data requests or enquiries from government bureaux / departments, media and public; and
(g) To perform other duties as assigned.

(a) have a Hong Kong bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Social Science or equivalent;
(b) preferably with two years’ post-degree full-time working experience in statistical-related work;
(c) be proficient in written and spoken Chinese and English. The candidates should have met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 2” results in the two language papers of Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [See Note];
(d) good computer skills and knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SAS), PC software, spreadsheet, powerpoint presentation and database management;
(e) have good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; and
(f) able to work under pressure and have a strong sense of responsibility.