Department of Applied Social Sciences
Executive Officer (Temporary Appointment)
(Ref. 260821012)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist in the project - “Early identification and intervention for children and youth in at-risk families”. He/She will be required to:
(a) manage the administration, implementation, financial and human resources matters of the project;
(b) plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate networking events, meetings, seminars, workshops and promotional/marketing activities;
(c) support the planning, coordination and delivery of education and training programmes and related promotional activities;
(d) coordinate collaborative research projects and liaise with internal departments, administrative units and external stakeholders to maintain good working relationships and execute joint activities;
(e) provide administrative and operational support to project team members and related committees;
(f) assist with staff supervision to maintain quality of output and ensure smooth implementation of the project; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
The appointee may occasionally be required to work irregular hours including weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a recognised degree in Social Sciences or related disciplines, preferably with a master’s degree in the said discipline;
(b) have at least five years of relevant working experience, preferably in project coordination, research support and/or marketing communications;
(c) have extensive experience in leading research projects and conducting research;
(d) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua;
(e) have strong organisational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
(f) be highly motivated, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure;
(g) be dynamic and mature with the passion to build and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders; and
(h) be a good team player and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with working experience gained in tertiary institutions, similar organisations, and/or at-risk families and youth work settings, as well as those with a strong sense of creativity and aesthetics.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 28 August 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 21 August 2026