The Centre for Youth Studies, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies is now recruiting a Research Assistant, who will support the implementation of &ldquoProfessional Traineeship for First-Time Jobseekers Project (aka ).
PROcruit C is a project initiated and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust. Under the new normal of labour markets as disrupted by COVID-19 and new technologies, four emerging caring professions are identified. Through a collaboration with employers in these four professions, the PROcruit C project not only aims to monitor the process and evaluate the outcomes, but also to identify professional pathways for youth development, develop market for these emerging professions, and propose long term policy recommendations for the government.
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor&rsquos degree in Psychology, Education, Journalism/Communication, Public Policy, Sociology/Social Science, Statistics or a related discipline (those with higher academic qualifications and at least four years of post-qualification research experience may be considered for appointment as a Senior Research Assistant (External Fund)) (ii) preferably research/work experience related to youth education / NGOs / current affairs / media liaison and (iii) the following attributes:
- Values: Believing in the values of creating social good and social innovation having commitment to promote youth development and embracing teamwork and collaboration
- Attitudes: Being open-minded, self-motivated and action-driven, with a great sense of responsibility and a flexible attitude to work and work pattern while enjoying working with people from all walks of life resilient in meeting deadlines
- Skills: Competent in qualitative research like designing interview questions and flow, writing up case reports, and pitching impact stories an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese excellent interpersonal communication skills demonstrated teamwork and organisation skills and ability to work independently with minimum supervision and
- Knowledge: Proficiency in common computer software applications understanding of qualitative and quantitative research in educational or organisational settings.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators, the appointee is expected to communicate and collaborate effectively industry practitioners, employers, young trainees and other stakeholders to facilitate inter-institutional and interdisciplinary research. Duties include (a) co-ordinating research projects with qualitative and/or quantitative methodology (b) collecting research data to compile an internal database for writing impact case stories, project reports, newspaper op-eds and policy briefs (c) assisting in conferences, workshops, webinars and others events and (d) providing general support to the Centre for Youth Studies and the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies as assigned.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year, renewable subject to mutual agreement and good performance.
Applicants should submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae in the online application.