(a) To provide policy research and support services; (b) to assist in organizing and managing events; (c) to liaise with community organizations; (d) to assist in collating public opinion and providing response; and (e) to assist in planning and implementing IT-related projects.

Candidates should (a) have a good honours degree from a local university or equivalent; (b) have good command of Chinese and English, both spoken and written; and (c) possess IT-related knowledge and skills. Working experience in community liaison, media or corporate communications is an advantage.

Notes: The staff may be required to work outside normal office hours.

Terms of Appointment: The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for 18 months.

Salary: $23,000 - $27,000 per month (see General Notes (c))

Fringe Benefits: (a) 12 days annual leave whereas rest days, statutory holidays, sickness allowance and maternity leave (where appropriate) will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance. (b) A gratuity may be granted if the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, if granted, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 15% of the total basic salary received during the contract period.

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2008)] are obtainable from any Public Enquiry Service Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's web site (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Completed forms with copies of the transcripts in support of applicants’ academic qualifications and employment history should reach the above address before the closing date for applications. On-line application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s web site. Candidates who are selected for written assessment and/or selection interview will normally receive an invitation in about four weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry Address: Government House, Upper Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone: 2810 2993

Closing Date: 09/08/2010 (dd/mm/yyyy)