Department of Applied Social Sciences
Project Manager (Temporary Appointment)
(Ref. 260825007)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Uplifting the life trajectories of young parents and their children”. He/She will be required to:
(a) manage the overall administration and implementation of the project;
(b) provide management support to research related activities, promotion and marketing related activities, human resources matters and financial management of the project;
(c) oversee the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of networking events, meetings, seminars, workshops, projects and marketing activities;
(d) initiate, plan and coordinate the education and training programmes and related promotional activities;
(e) manage the project and coordinate collaborative research activities with partners;
(f) liaise and build good relationships with different stakeholders of the project;
(g) liaise with internal departments, administrative units and external organisations to execute various events, activities and programmes;
(h) provide support to project team members or related committees;
(i) supervise staff to ensure quality of research output and smooth implementation of the project; and
(j) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
The appointee may be occasionally required to work on 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 eight years of solid relevant working experience and/or supervisory experience in project management 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 leadership skills;
(f) be highly motivated, result-oriented and able to work under pressure;
(g) be dynamic and mature with the passion to build and sustain strong relationship 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 or similar organisations, and/or family 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 1 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 25 August 2026