Assistant Researcher

(a) To assist in conducting research projects through literature review, data collection, and coordinating relevant activities, including liaison with research organisations;
(b) To assist in writing up reports;
(c) To provide technical and logistic support for research projects; and
(d) To provide secretariat support for various committees, working groups and panels.

HK$35,080 - $47,010 per month, depending on experience

Candidate should have:
(a) a first or second class honours bachelor’s degree, from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent [See Note 1];
(b) proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, Level 2 or above in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note 2];
(c) good interpersonal and presentation skills;
(d) strong interest in and/or track record of socio-economic research;
(e) strong interest in public affairs and policy; and
(f) good knowledge in computer applications and proficiency in Putonghua will be an advantage.
[Remark: Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.]

(1) Candidates expecting to obtain the required academic qualifications within the current academic year (i.e. 2025/26) may apply. Consideration for appointment will be subject to their successfully obtaining the required academic qualifications.
(2) For non-civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for around 12 months. The appointee may be required to work overtime and irregular hours, on shift and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and perform outdoor duties.

(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 applicants 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 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 http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(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. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the contact address below.
(h) 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 (www.hkqf.gov.hk) or by phone (3793 3955).

Applicants must submit an online application form [Online G.F. 340], an application letter and a full curriculum vitae on or before the closing date.
(1) Online Application Form
Applicants must submit G.F.340 online application form through the following website/system: https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/application/330.html and then click the item “G.F.340 On-line Application System”; or https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/7.html and then click the item “Government Vacancies”. To ensure timely submission, applicants are strongly advised to complete their on-line applications as early as possible in order to avoid any last-minute rush of applications, which may overload the system.
(2) Application Letter
Applicants must submit by email an application letter in Chinese (not less than 1000 words) or English (not less than 700 words), setting out the reasons for applying for the position and highlighting any special qualities and experiences that are considered relevant to the job. The application letter must be sent by email (personnel@cepu.gov.hk) with the position applied for and the online application number quoted in the email subject.
(3) Full Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applicants must also submit by email their CV in Chinese or English. The CV must be sent by email (personnel@cepu.gov.hk) with the position applied for and the online application number quoted in the email subject.
Applications without any of the above would be regarded as incomplete applications. Late or incomplete applications or documents submitted by fax or by post will NOT be accepted.
Candidates who are not invited for written test/interview within ten weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. The Chief Executive’s Policy Unit is not obliged to inform individual applicant of unsuccessful applications.

Chief Executive’s Policy Unit, 26/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong

2810 2380