Main duties

The main duties of a Senior Council Researcher include:

(a) undertaking research and analysis of information, and preparing research publications;
(b) proactively identifying the research needs of LegCo committees and Members;
(c) monitoring the development of major political, economic and social issues, and preparing and updating relevant research publications;
(d) providing research and logistics support for Members' overseas duty visits and Members' meetings with visitors; and
(e) contributing to nurturing the professionalism of junior research staff and raising the quality of publications of the Research and Information Division.

Entry requirements

Candidates should:

(a) have a recognized university degree (preferably in economics, laws, public administration, political science, journalism, statistics or similar emphasis);
(b) have at least nine years' relevant experience in independent research or related activities on a wide range of subject areas, preferably related to government policy research.  Incremental credit may be granted to successful candidates with additional recognized relevant experience.  Applicants with less than nine years' relevant experience may also be considered and, if appointed, will be offered an appropriate salary point below the minimum point of the salary scale;
(c) have excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English;
(d) possess good knowledge of current political, economic and social affairs;
(e) possess very good analytical, communication and supervisory skills; and
(f)  have the ability to work independently and under pressure.

The Secretariat may devise further criteria to shortlist applicants.  Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a written test.

Remuneration

The starting salary is $76,380 per month, increasing by 10 annual increments to $112,925.  There is also a monthly cash allowance for the post of Senior Council Researcher (the current rate is $10,515 per month).  The successful candidate will be appointed on three-year agreement terms subject to renewal upon satisfactory completion of service, at which the appointee will be eligible for an end-of-agreement gratuity.  The gratuity, when added to the employer's contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund scheme, is equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the agreement period.  Fringe benefits include paid leave as well as medical and dental benefits.

Application

Please send your completed application form, full curriculum vitae and cover letter in English highlighting your research experience and major achievements in your career, and how they relate to the position that you are applying for.  

Applications should be sent directly to Human Resources Office, Legislative Council Secretariat, Legislative Council Complex, 1 Legislative Council Road, Central, Hong Kong on or before 13 September 2022. Note  The position applied for should be indicated on the envelope, and an email address should also be provided in your application.  Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email or by phone.  All personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants not invited for interview or written test within eight weeks from the closing date may assume their applications unsuccessful.
(A standard application form may be downloaded from the Legislative Council Website (http://www.legco.gov.hk))

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, The Legislative Council Commission is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination in employment with the Secretariat. The post advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race. For more information on our policy on employment of persons with disabilities, please visit the LegCo Website. 

Note  Please note that the Secretariat has not authorized any employment agencies or third-party organizations to receive applications on behalf of the Secretariat.

主要職責

高級議會研究主任的主要職責包括：

(a) 研究及分析資料，以及擬備研究報告；
(b) 主動了解立法會各委員會及議員在資料研究方面的需要；
(c) 監察各重大政治、經濟和社會議題的發展，以及擬備和更新相關的研究刊物；
(d) 為議員的海外職務訪問及議員與訪客的會議提供資料研究及後勤支援服務；及
(e) 協助提升經驗較淺的研究人員的專業能力，以及提高研究及資訊部出‍版的刊物的質素。

入職條件

應徵者應：

(a) 持有認可大學學位(主修經濟、法律、公共行政、政治科學、新聞學、統計或類似科目者較佳)；
(b) 具備至少9年從事廣泛課題的獨立研究或相關工作經驗，與政府政策研究相關者較佳。具備額外認可相關經驗的成功受聘人士，或‍可獲額外增薪點。具備少於9年相關經驗的應徵者亦會被考慮，如獲受聘，入職薪金會定於適當的薪點，並較此職位的起薪點為低；
(c) 具備極佳的中、英文講寫能力；
(d) 熟悉當前政治、經濟及社會事務；
(e) 具備非常良好的分析、溝通及督導能力；及
(f)  能獨立工作和承受工作壓力。

秘書處可制訂進一步的準則，以選出初步入選的申請人。初步入選的申請人或須參加筆試。

薪酬

入職薪酬為每月76,380元，並按10個按年增薪額增至112,925元。另有為高級議會研究主任職位而設的每月現金津貼(現時的津貼額為每月10,515元)。成功受聘人士會按合約條款受聘，為期3年，倘完成服務期而工作表現良好，可獲續約，並會獲得一筆約滿酬金，其款額加上僱主在強制性公積金計劃下所作的供款，相等於合約期內所得底薪總額的15%。附帶福利包括有薪假期、醫療及牙科福利。

申請

請把填妥的申請表格、以英文撰寫的詳細履歷及應徵信寄回秘書處，並‍請在信中重點介紹從事研究的經驗及職業生涯的主要成就，以及有關經驗及成就與目前應徵的職位有何相關之處。

請於2022年9月13日或該日前，將申請直接寄達香港中區立法會道1號立法會綜合大樓立法會秘書處人力資源組。註  申請人應在信封面註明申請職位的名稱，並在申請文件中提供電郵地址。秘書處將以電郵或電話方式通知初步入選的申請人。申請人提供的所有個人資料均會嚴加保密。申請人如於截止日期後8星期內未獲邀參加面試或筆試，可當作其申請不成功。
(標準申請表格可於立法會網站(http://www.legco.gov.hk)下載)

立法會行政管理委員會為平等機會僱主，致力確保秘書處沒有就業方面的歧視。所有符合基本入職條件的人士，不論其殘疾、性別、婚姻狀況、懷孕與否、年齡、家庭崗位、性傾向及種族，均可申請此職位。有關招聘殘疾人士的政策，請瀏覽立法會網站。

 註  請注意，秘書處並無授權任何職業介紹所或第三方機構代表本處接收申請。

立法會秘書處

The Legislative Council Secretariat ("the Secretariat") is looking for high calibre individuals for appointment as Senior Council Researcher in its Research and Information Division.  Under the supervision of The Legislative Council Commission, the Secretariat's mission is to provide efficient and professional secretariat, research and administrative support for the Legislative Council ("LegCo"), enhance community understanding of the activities of LegCo and ensure an effective avenue for redressing grievances of members of the public.

立法會秘書處("秘書處")現正招聘優秀人才出任研究及資訊部高級議會研究主任。在立法會行政管理委員會的監督下，秘書處的使命是為立‍法‍會提供高效率及專業的秘書服務、資料研究及行政支援、提高公眾對立法會事務的認識，以及確保提供處理市民申訴的有效途徑。