(a) To plan, develop, commission and conduct statistical assignments / research studies relating to creative industries;
(b) To draw up the annual open data plan and spatial data plan relating to creative industries; and to oversee the public dissemination of machine-readable datasets and spatial datasets on the Public Sector Information Portal and the Common Spatial Data Infrastructure Portal;
(c) To collate and update the funding statistics and the key performance indicators for the projects funded by CreateSmart Initiative and Film Development Fund administered by Create Hong Kong;
(d) To provide research inputs, including detailed evaluations/assessments and recommendations related to creative industries for various government initiatives;
(e) To draft research reports, briefs or speaking points on matters related to creative industries of Hong Kong and overseas for seniors’ reference and deployment;
(f) To assist in identifying and evaluating up-to-date research methodology and technology for adoption by the Research Unit to carry out specific research and studies to serve the operational needs of CCIDA; and
(g) To perform other duties as assigned.

Note:
(1) Subject to the exigency of services, the appointee may be required to work irregular hours and overtime, including Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.
(2) Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a written test and an interview.

Candidate should have/be:
(a) a bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent, in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics or a related discipline;
(b) Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [Note];
(c) a minimum of 10 years of relevant post-qualification work experience in both quantitative and qualitative research studies, with at least six years of experience at managerial level or above. Relevant experience in project management in government, quasi-government bodies or public service sector will be an advantage. Familiarity with Hong Kong’s cultural and/or creative industries and sound knowledge in relevant research and statistical studies are highly preferable;
(d) good command of written Chinese and English, and fluency in spoken Cantonese, Putonghua and English;
(e) sound knowledge of application software, including English and Chinese word processing, Excel and PowerPoint; and
(f) strong analytical, numerical, organising, problem-solving, communication and report writing skills, and the ability to work independently.

[Note: For non-civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.]