Programme Officer

Salary: $28,225 per month Entry Requirements: Candidates should: (a) (i) have Level 2 or equivalent [Note (1)] or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [Note (2)], or equivalent; or (ii) have Level 2 [Note (3)] / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (2)], or equivalent; (b) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [Note (3)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; (c) have at least one year of full-time or two years of part-time working experience in civil defence or youth work or in carrying out outdoor activities; and (d) have good command of Cantonese and English. Note: (1) “Attained with Distinction” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade C in Other Language subjects in the HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 3 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in the HKDSEE. “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE. (2) The subjects may include Chinese Language and English Language. (3) For appointment purpose, “Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 2” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth. Duties : (a) To coordinate recruitment exercises to recruit young people and people of diverse race as CAS members; (b) To organise, coordinate and conduct a wide range of training and events for young people, people of diverse race and the local community, including training on flag-raising, footdrill, emergency preparedness and discipline; (c) To act as an CAS ambassador to the general public and people of different races, and assist in liaising with government departments, non-governmental organisations, local schools, religious organisations and commercial organisations for promoting the programmes of the Public Education Section; (d) To serve as a supervisor, trainer and/or mentor of the youth training activities and assist in preparing training materials; (e) To assist in the promotion of national security and national education; (f) To assist in the coordination of activities and production of promotional publications for the general public, youth and people of different races; (g) To provide day-to-day administrative support, including compilation of statistics and performance indicators in respect of public education activities; and (h) To coordinate the major events and national and civic education activities of the Public Education Section. Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of one year. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of CAS and the performance and conduct of the candidate. Successful candidates may be required to join the Civil Aid Service as auxiliary members. Working hours and location will depend on departmental operational needs. Successful candidates may be required to work irregular and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, Sundays, public holidays, and to work outdoor. Fringe Benefits (a) 12 days annual leave and full pay sickness allowance whereas rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), maternity/paternity leave, where appropriate, will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance. (b) An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted upon completion of the full contract period with satisfactory 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 candidates appointed, will equal 10% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. How to apply: Online applications can be made through the Civil Service Bureaus website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). 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 Bureaus 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. Applications submitted in person or by post should reach the enquiry address on or before 14 March 2025. Please specify“Application for the post of Programme Officer” on the envelope. For applications submitted by post, the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of 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 Department 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. Applications which are late, incomplete or submitted by fax/email may not be considered. Applicants should provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for selection interview will normally receive an invitation by email in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application; otherwise, they may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. Contact Address: General Office, Room 402, Civil Aid Service Headquarters, 8 To Wah Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon Enquiry Telephone: 3651 9412 Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy): 14/03/2025 23:59:00 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 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 the selection 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 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 Bureaus 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 enquiry address below. (h) If candidates fail to provide all information requested in the recruitment advertisement, their applications will not be considered. Full-time

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• Company : Civil Aid Service
• Position : Programme Officer
• Location : Hong Kong
• Country : HK