The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) is an independent and
not-for-profit statutory body which administers public examinations in Hong Kong. Our
scope of responsibility extends to administering over 200 international and professional
examinations. We are looking for talented people to join hands with the HKEAA family in
contributing to the provision of valid, reliable and equitable examinations and a range of
assessment services to meet the educational and societal needs of the community.
Applications are now invited for the following post:


Director – Corporate Services (Ref: SGO/09/183)

Roles: The Director – Corporate Services (D-CS) will assist the Secretary General with
formulation of the overall strategies and cost-efficient operation of the Authority. Leading the
various divisions under the Corporate Services Directorate to ensure the efficient and effective
operations of the Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources and Administration
functions as well as coordinating with the Council and its relevant Committees in accordance
with the set policies of the Authority are part of the key roles. The D-CS is also responsible for
liaison with the Government on matters relating to statutory duties, contractual matters and
other matters of corporate governance.

Major Responsibilities:
(a) Formulating strategies and policies as well as business targets and key result areas in
connection with the Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources and
Administration functions as well as corporate governance of the Authority, and
overseeing their implementation;
(b) Planning and overseeing corporate initiatives including funding arrangements and
projects in order to ensure the long-term and sustainable development and continuous
improvement of the Authority;
(c) Providing efficient and effective secretarial support to the Council and its
Committees, making recommendations to the Council on the Committee structure as
well as governance practices and oversee all legal matters, including legal
compliance, claims handling and the provision of legal advice; and
(d) Maintaining good relationship with stakeholders including members of the Council
and its Committees, Government departments, law makers, consultants,
suppliers/contractors, examining bodies and the media in order to enhance the
Authority’s business interests and its image.


Requirements:
(a) A recognised qualification and a Master degree in Business Administration,
Education or a related discipline including financial management, human resources
management or information technology management;
(b) At least 10 years of senior management experience with a track record of
performance and achievements in management of finance, human resources and
information technology at a senior level, preferably gained from the public sector and
with a proven record of managing multi-disciplinary teams;
(c) Strong leadership and proven ability in managing change in a fast changing and
dynamic environment and work under pressure and tight schedules;
(d) Good knowledge of accounting, information technology and human resources
management;
(e) Excellent understanding of corporate governance and strategic management;

(f) Mature with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and
inter-relate effectively in a multiple stakeholder environment;
(g) Experience in organisational development/ change is an advantage; and
(h) Fluency in written and oral English as well as Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua).

Employment Terms: The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract with contract-end-gratuity,
MPF benefits, medical and dental care. Future employment may be offered on renewable
contracts subject to performance and staffing needs.

Date for Application Review: 27 September 2024
Applications would be considered until the post is filled.

A detailed resume including your qualifications and experience, current/expected salary
and earliest availability should be sent to the Head of Human Resources and
Administration, by quoting the position applied and reference number via email at
hra-recruit@hkeaa.edu.hk. Due to the secrecy nature of HKEAA's job duties, applicants
invited for interview may be required to make a declaration of any conflict of interests.
Applicants not notified within 12 weeks from the application review date should consider
their applications unsuccessful.

The HKEAA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates. Information provided relating to employment will be kept confidential
and used only for processing applications. For details, please refer to the Policy Statement
on Equal Opportunities and the Personal Information Collection Statement on the HKEAA
website (www.hkeaa.edu.hk).