Job Number:

48609

Department:

Education Bureau

Division/Section/Unit:

Education Infrastructure Division

Job Title:

Project Manager (Registration Review) (EDB/EI/342/24)

Salary:

$82,327 per month

Entry Requirements:

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree, or equivalent [see Notes (ii) to (iv)];
(b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent;
(c) Met the language proficiency requirements of 'Level 2' results in the two language papers [Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [see Notes (v) to (viii)];
(d) At least 6 years' relevant post-qualification and middle management experience in teaching and/or education administration [see Note (ix)];
(e) Experience in Information Technology (IT) system development preferred;
(f) Good knowledge of Hong Kong's education policies, relevant ordinances and regulations;
(g) May be required to take written test and/or computer test prior to the selection interview; and
(h) Should be responsible and self-motivated; have fine character and integrity; be committed to serving in the education field; and be able to communicate effectively in Chinese and English.
[Remarks : This post is open to male and female applicants.]

Note:

(i) The application period for the post of Project Manager (Registration Review) is from 1 November 2024 (Friday) to 15 November 2024 (Friday).
(ii) Candidates should state clearly on their application forms the major and minor subjects studied in their degree courses. Candidates possessing additional qualifications (e.g. a higher degree in a relevant subject) should include details in their applications.
(iii) For general awareness, a locally-accredited Hong Kong bachelor's degree is at Level 5 under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF). While there are other qualifications under HKQF Level 5, for the purpose of this recruitment exercise, only bachelor's degree is acceptable. Further information on HKQF may be accessed on HKQF's website (https://www.hkqf.gov.hk) or by phone (3793 3955).
(iv) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should provide the assessment result from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), their official transcripts and certificates for checking.
(v) Results in the Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) papers in the CRE are classified as 'Level 2', 'Level 1' or 'Fail', with 'Level 2' being the highest.
(vi) 'Level 5' or above in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade 'C' or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) are accepted as equivalent to 'Level 2' in the UC paper of the CRE.
(vii) 'Level 5' or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade 'C' or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade 'C' or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level), are accepted as equivalent to 'Level 2' in the UE paper of the CRE.
(viii) Candidates with an overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test result are accepted as equivalent to 'Level 2' in the UE paper of the CRE. The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period.
(ix) Candidates are required to provide relevant job reference letters/employment proof for checking.

Duties:

(a) To assist in overseeing and processing applications for manager registration under Education Ordinance, Cap.279 (EO);
(b) To maintain professional communication and dialogues with School Sponsoring Bodies (SSB), supervisors, school heads, school personnel, school managers, related to manager registration business under EO;
(c) To assist in monitoring the development of Information Technology (IT) project and/or systems' enhancement related to manager registration;
(d) To assist in planning, organising and conducting training and/or workshops among different stakeholders regarding the implementation of IT project;
(e) To handle manager registration applications which require special attention by seeking professional/legal advice from respective parties where and when necessary;
(f) To assist in reviewing the manager registration mechanism and to propose and implement enhancement measures by drafting papers, compiling dataset and handling related enquiries; and
(g) To perform any other duties as assigned by the seniors.

Terms of Appointment:

Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for 1 year.

Fringe Benefits

(a) 14 days annual leave and full pay sickness allowance whereas rest days, statutory holidays(or substituted holidays), maternity leave/paternity leave, where appropriate, will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
(b) A gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the contract 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 10% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.

General Notes:

(a) Please mark clearly the EDB Job Code and specific contract post applied for, e.g. Project Manager (Registration Review) (EDB/EI/342/24). (b) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise. (c) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race. (d) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service. (e) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made. (f) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview. (g) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under "Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments". (h) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the enquiry address below.

How to apply:

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre 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 website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). Application should reach the following enquiry address (Registration Review Team, School Registration & Compliance Section, Education Infrastructure Division, Education Bureau, Units A - C, 29/F, E-Trade Plaza, 24 Lee Chung Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong) on or before the closing date for application. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Bureau and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further. Applicants who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. For enquiries, please call the telephone number indicated.

Contact Address:

Registration Review Team, School Registration & Compliance Section, Education Infrastructure Division, Education Bureau, Units A - C, 29/F, E-Trade Plaza, 24 Lee Chung Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone:

3547 0039

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

15/11/2024 18:00:00

Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s):

Mingpao (1 November 2024) and SCMP (2 and 9 November 2024)

Application via Internet:

Not Applicable

Advertising Date

01/11/2024