[Gov] Project Officer (Administration) (EDB/SE/177/26)

(a) To provide consultative advice to schools on the implementation of the 3-Tier Autism Intervention Model (the AIM Model) and to demonstrate effective strategies to teachers;
(b) To organise professional training for teachers on the implementation of the AIM Model;
(c) To compile effective practices of schools and service providers in the implementation of the AIM Model and Strength-Based Programmes;
(d) To assist in conducting on-site visits to monitor the implementation of the Strength-Based Programmes;
(e) To review and assess the effectiveness of schools' implementation of the AIM Model;
(f) To provide administrative support for the implementation of the NGO-School Collaboration Initiative;
(g) To monitor the services provided by the NGO-School Collaboration Initiative; and
(h) To perform other duties as assigned.

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree, or equivalent;
(b) A Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate in Education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent;
(c) Met the language proficiency requirements of Level 3 [See Note 1] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and
(d) A minimum of 12 years' relevant experience [See Note 2] in educational, social work or rehabilitation settings after obtaining (a) above. Experience in administration and financial management, management of large-scale project work or provision of services for students with autism spectrum disorder preferred.

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

(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 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.

Candidates must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (<a href="https://www.csb.gov.hk">https://www.csb.gov.hk</a>) on or before the closing date of application.

Application submitted in paper form by post, by fax or in person is NOT ACCEPTED.

(a) Please mark clearly the EDB Job Code and specific contract post applied for, e.g. Project Officer (Administration) (EDB/SE/177/26). (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 <a href="https://www.csb.gov.hk">https://www.csb.gov.hk</a> 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 email to epsntw@edb.gov.hk on or before the closing date for application. Please indicate the post applied for and EDB Job No., e.g. "Application for Project Officer (Administration) (EDB/SE/177/26)" in the email subject.