EDB Job Code: EDB/EI/127/20
Education Infrastructure Division.

Salary: $85,188 per month (Gratuity : 10%) (Contract Period: up to 21 July 2021)

Duties: (a) To plan, implement and evaluate pilot projects on Chinese Language in the Student Adaptive Learning (SAL) system in liaison with professional organisations/tertiary institutions and follow up on the progress and outcomes of the pilot projects; (b) To lead the Chinese Language team in monitoring the progress of the pilot projects and developing support materials in line with the construction of the SAL system; (c) To provide professional input and consolidate outcomes of the pilot projects on Chinese Language in formulating the roadmap for developing the SAL system in Hong Kong in collaboration and consultation with the parties concerned; (d) To organise and conduct professional development and public education activities on SAL for different stakeholders to improve learning and teaching and enhance assessment literacy; (e) To provide support in reviewing related initiatives; and (f) To perform other duties as assigned.

Entry Requirements: (a) A Hong Kong bachelor’s degree majoring in Chinese Language or a Bachelor of Education degree majoring in Chinese Language, or equivalent [See Remarks (ii)]; (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 Remarks (iii)]; (d) At least 10 years’ relevant post-qualification [as specified in (a) and (b)] experience in teaching and/or curriculum development in the key learning area of Chinese Language Education [See Remarks (iv)]; (e) Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: (i) A higher degree related to curriculum studies, or equivalent; (ii) Rich knowledge and experience in managing and organising large-scale programmes; (iii) Good communication, thinking and interpersonal skills as well as ability for teamwork with relevant experience; (iv) Information Technology literacy; and (v) Good knowledge about the development of education and assessment trend in Hong Kong and/or overseas; and (f) Candidates short-listed for interview are required to take a written test.

Remarks :
(i) The application period for the posts of Senior Project Manager (Student Adaptive Learning/Chinese) and Senior Project Manager (Student Adaptive Learning/English) are from 28 August 2020 (Friday) to 18 September 2020 (Friday).
(ii) 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 second/higher degree in a relevant subject) should include details in their application forms.
(iii) Candidates’ results in the UC and UE papers of 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 85,155Examination (HKALE) are 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) (GCE A Level), are 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.
(iv) Candidates should state the nature and relevancy of the post-qualification experience.
(v) 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.
(vi) This post is open to male and female candidate.

Closing date of application : 18 September 2020

How to apply : You may obtain an application form [G.F. 340 (Rev.3/2013)] from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. You may also download the application form from the Civil Service Bureau’s Internet website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). To apply, please send the completed application form to the address below 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. Bilingual advertisements of the post, including other information such as gratuity (if any) and fringe benefits etc. are available at the Civil Service Bureau’s Internet website (http://www.csb.gov.hk).

Address and Enquiry Telephone :
Assessment and HKEAA Section, Education Infrastructure Division, Education Bureau, Room 403, 4/F, 14 Taikoo Wan Road, Hong Kong (Tel : 2123 6054)