Project Co-ordinator II / Executive Officer II

Department of Social Work 
Project Co-ordinator II / Executive Officer II

The Department of Social Work invites applications for the position of Project Co-ordinator II / Executive Officer II, who will support the implementation of 21C@JC evaluation research and data-informed practice of 21st-century Integrated Children and Youth Services Centres (ICYSCs) 2.0 (Phase 2). It is a 4-year project initiated and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. This Phase 2 project of 21C@JC (the “Project”) aims to build a user-centric and data-informed service model across 128 ICYSCs, generating system-level impact to improve life trajectory outcomes for children and youth.

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and the PI’s team, and will be responsible for (a) planning, implementing, and managing the Project; (b) providing logistical support for the programme management of the Project; (c) co-ordinating the implementation of the Project and liaising with collaborating ICYSCs, youth participants and various stakeholders; (d) supporting the administration of the Project and the overall budget control; (e) liaising with the funder and overseas scholars; (f) organising regional and international conferences/meeting; (g) organising activities to engage the overseas scholars/partners; (h) compiling quarterly progress reports; (i) compiling interim and final project reports; and (j) performing other tasks as assigned.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Business Administration, Education, or a related discipline; (ii) fulfilled the language requirements set out on the website: https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/languageforeo (for Executive Officer II); (iii) at least 3 years’ post-qualification executive experience; and (iv) the following attributes:

-    Values: passion for driving social good and innovation to support youth development; commitment to fostering teamwork and collaboration across diverse stakeholders;

-    Attitudes: an open-minded and detail-oriented work attitude, with good motivation to learn; the ability to thrive in dynamic project environments and address logistical challenges; an enthusiastic and approachable personality;  

-    Skills: an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua); strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to work independently and under pressure; and

-      Knowledge: familiarity with project team management. Prior experience in supporting large-scale projects, or experience in the tertiary education sector, government, or other regulated environments, will be an advantage. Applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment as Project Co-ordinator II.

Applicants must submit copies of certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.  

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.