Job Number:

48459

Department:

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau

Division/Section/Unit:

Youth Affairs Division (1)

Job Title:

Senior Executive Manager (Youth Affairs)

Salary:

$82,330 per month

Entry Requirements:

Candidates should have / should be –
(a) a bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent;
(b) attained “Level 3” or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) / Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [Note (1)];
(c) at least 8 years’ post-qualification full-time work experience, including at least 4 years of full-time work experience in managerial positions in digital project development and/or management (preferably in sizeable organisations or multi-national corporations);
(d) relevant experience in management of strategic membership programme or digital marketing will be an advantage;
(e) solid knowledge in managing mobile application and strong understanding of project management methodologies;
(f) a problem-solver with a youthful mindset and an understanding of the trends as well as forms and channels of communication among youth aged 18 to 35 in Hong Kong;
(g) able to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
(h) able to multi-task and work under pressure; and
(i) excellent co-ordination, interpersonal and communication skills with good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese. Knowledge of Putonghua will be an advantage.

Note:

(1) “Grade C” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 3” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(2) An invitation to the recruitment interview does not imply that the candidate has met the entry requirements of the post.
(3) As invitations or notifications will be sent to candidates by email, candidates should provide an accurate email address in their application. Candidates are responsible for checking their emails to ensure that invitations or notifications will be duly received.

Duties:

(a) To plan, execute and monitor the on-going development and enhancement of a youth-centric mobile application;
(b) To work closely with different stakeholders and translate their business user requirements into practical system development proposals/solutions;
(c) To work closely with external contractors and monitor their performance, and provide supervision to the internal team in the mobile application’s functionalities and design, ensuring alignment with government objectives;
(d) To identify collaboration opportunities and cultivate strategic partnerships with other bureaux/departments, private and public sectors and/or other external partners;
(e) To plan and execute the publicity and promotion strategies of the youth-centric mobile application, recruitment of application users and generation of on-going public awareness;
(f) To develop and control project plans, timelines and budgets in relation to the development, maintenance and enhancement of the mobile application as well as related content and publicity; and
(g) To undertake any other duties as assigned by senior officers, including supervising the work of subordinates and working outside normal office hours.

Terms of Appointment:

Successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of 24 months.

Fringe Benefits

A gratuity may be granted at the end of the contract period if the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Government’s contribution to the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. In addition to statutory holidays, 12 days paid annual leave, maternity leave and sickness allowance will be granted to the candidate. Details of which will be confirmed at the time of the offer of appointment.

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all candidates meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) 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.
(d) 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.
(e) 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.
(f) 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.
(g) 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.

How to apply:

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres 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 (http://www.csb.gov.hk).

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.

Completed application form should reach the Youth Affairs Division (1), Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, 11/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong on or before the closing date for application (the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of application). Please mark “Application for Senior Executive Manager (Youth Affairs) (Youth Affairs Division (1))” on the envelope. Candidates should ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage is affixed before posting to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be returned or disposed of by the Hongkong Post.

Applications which are late or incomplete will not be considered. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about 6 weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address:

Youth Affairs Division (1), Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, 11/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong.

Enquiry Telephone:

3509 7037

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

25/09/2024 18:00:00

Application via Internet:

Not Applicable

Advertising Date

06/09/2024