EDB Job Code : EDB/EI/041/17

Salary : $84,385 per month (Gratuity 15%) (Contract Period: 2.5 years)

Duties : (a) To plan, develop and execute projects, activities and research studies on language landscape studies of Hong Kong and other research studies as directed by SCOLAR [See Note (ii)] ; (b) To prepare and present committee papers, evaluation reports and research studies on language education matters; (c) To oversee the planning and development of resource materials on language education; (d) To liaise with outside agencies and monitor the progress and effectiveness of SCOLAR’s language education activities and research studies; (e) To advise SCOLAR/Education Bureau on the implications of the research findings for language education; and (f) To perform any other duties as assigned.

Entry Requirements : (a) A Hong Kong bachelor’s degree majoring in Chinese language, or equivalent; preferably with a post-graduate research-oriented degree relevant to Chinese language studies [see Note (iii)]; (b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, preferably with major in language, or equivalent (c) Met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 2’ results in the two language paper [Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [see Note (iv)]; (d) At least 10 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in research and curriculum development, focusing on Chinese language studies or education [See Note (v)]; (e) Profound knowledge and experience, preferably with international exposure and perspective, in language education research methodology and project management ; (f) High awareness of current trends in language research as well as in local and international language education; (g) Solid working experience in managerial level; and (h) Good command of both English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Note :
(i) The application period for the post of Senior Curriculum Officer (Language) is from 17 February 2017 to 3 March 2017.
(ii)The Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) was established in 1996 to advise Government on language education issues in general as well as on the use of the Language Fund.
(iii)Candidates should mark 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.
(iv)The results of 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. ‘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) is accepted as equivalent to ‘Level 2’ in the UC paper of the CRE. ‘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), is accepted as equivalent to ‘Level 2’ in the UE paper of the CRE. Applicants 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 is 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.
(v)Candidates must list the nature and relevancy of the post-qualification in the application forms.
(vi)For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of the BL in the community, applicants for all Curriculum Officer jobs in Education Bureau will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will constitute an appropriate weighting in an applicant’s overall assessment.
(vii)Candidates should be responsible, self-motivated and enthusiastic; have a fine character and integrity; be committed to serve in the education field; and be able to communicate effectively in Chinese and English.

Closing date of application: 3 March 2017