Headquarters (Industry Partnership)

Ref. no : C/HQIP/SPO/09/20-AP2

Major Duties:
(a) To provide secretariat support to Training Boards / Working Parties / project-related committees and working groups;
(b) To undertake relevant activities including manpower surveys and updates, trade tests, Recognition of Prior Learning, etc. of the related industries;
(c) To assist in the planning, development and implementation of new projects relating to Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) to meet the needs of the industries;
(d) To establish and maintain sound industry networks and work closely with internal and external stakeholders for the promotion and implementation of activities of Training Boards / Working Parties as well as new projects and initiatives;
(e) To plan and organise conference, seminars, visits and activities to engage industries and promote collaboration; and
(f) To lead a team of officers and supporting staff to provide quality services.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised degree in Engineering or related discipline or a relevant professional qualification, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;
(b) At least 5 years’ relevant experience at an appropriate level of responsibility;
(c) Solid experience in the electrical and mechanical services or automobile industries, and with good understanding of its latest development;
(d) Preferably with relevant work experience in committees’ work and large-scale training projects;
(e) Relevant work experience in market research or planning as well as coordinating marketing and publicity activities in the areas of industry and school networking will be an added advantage;
(f) Good understanding of the future development of VPET and the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework;
(g) Proven ability in the management of projects from inception to successful implementation and strong problem-solving and analytical capability;
(h) Strong leadership, organising and management abilities and willing to meet challenges and able to work under pressure;
(i) Proactive attitude, strong initiative and the ability to work independently; and
(j) Good presentation skills and a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua.

Notes:
(1) The post is in the rank of Senior Lecturer.
(2) Shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for a written test.

Application Procedures:
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 1/2018)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Human Resources Division, 18/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Please specify on the envelope the reference of the post being applied for.

Closing date for application: 29 September 2020

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.