• (a)select newspaper articles on issues under the CEDB’s purview and those requiring the attention of senior officials and subject officers for compilation of newspaper clippings;
• (b)monitor and circulate news reports to subject officers to draw their attention to topical and controversial issues;
• (c)prepare transcripts of remarks delivered by senior officials and to assist in editing press releases;
• (d)assist in handling media enquiries and in arranging media facilities as and when required; and
• (e)perform any other duties as assigned by seniors.

The number of working hours is subject to the operational needs but will not exceed 18 hours per week normally. There is no guarantee on the minimum number of hours of work during the contract period. In general, successful candidate will be required to work according to the following schedule –

• (i)Monday (excluding all general holidays) and working day after non-Sunday general holiday: 6:45 a.m. to 12 noon; and
• (ii)Tuesday to Friday (excluding all general holidays and working day after non-Sunday general holiday): 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Candidates should have –

• (a)a bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent;
• (b)met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [see Note (1)]; and be able to communicate effectively in Chinese and English;
• (c)good interpersonal skills and be able to cope with tight working schedules;
• (d)at least five years of full-time working experience; and
• (e)working experience in the preparation of newspaper clippings. Working experience in the Government and/or public organisations is an advantage.