Planning and Trade Practices Officer (Ref. PTPO)

Planning and Trade Practices Division

1-year fixed-term contract 

Candidates should have:

1. A recognized university degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Public Policy, Computer Science, Data Analytics and Management, or a related field is preferrable;
2. Strong background in research methodologies and practical experiences in quantitative and qualitative methods, data collection, data compilation and analysis with statistical software;
3. Ability to interpret data, present findings, draft and publish reports that meet a high standard in both content and presentation;
4. Proficiency in writing English and Chinese research proposals and reports;
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills; and
6. At least 3 years relevant post-qualification work experiences. Candidates of good qualifications but less work experience may also apply.

Main duties include:

1. To design, plan, organize and conduct survey and research projects, relating to different trade or market practices and consumer protection policies;
2. To prepare response and submission on a range of consumer related subject matters;
3. To liaise with different stakeholders including government departments, trade associations, professional bodies and consumers in relation to survey and research projects;
4. To write papers and reports in both English and Chinese for the Council's committee meetings and / or for publication; and
5. To support the Division’s works as assigned, may need to work outside the office and at non-office hours when necessary.

Terms of Appointment & Fringe Benefits

Appointment will be offered on 1-year fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical insurance and MPF.

Application forms are available on the Council’s website http://www.consumer.org.hk. Interested parties are invited to apply to the Head of Human Resources Division by sending the completed application form and a resume together with a cover letter explaining why they consider themselves suitable for the position by 2 July 2019. Applications should be sent in a sealed envelope marked "Confidential – Application for Employment" and including the post reference to 22/F., K. Wah Centre, 191 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong.  Alternatively, applications enclosing the required information may be sent by e-mail.

Candidates not invited for interview by the end of August 2019 may assume their applications are unsuccessful. The information provided will be used for consideration of job applications only.