Project Associate / Project Assistant – Spatial Stream (THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY)
THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
JOCKEY CLUB DESIGN INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION
Project Associate / Project Assistant – Spatial Stream (Ref. 230303002)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Stakeholder engagement Program”.
The appointee will assist the project leader in conceptualising, planning, delivering and managing innovative spatial intervention projects to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of citizens.
Past projects include: Transitional Social Housing, Intergenerational Play Space, Health and Wellbeing of Subdivided Flat tenants, Community Planning in an Age-friendly Community and transformation of under-utilised spaces in public rental housing estates.
He/She will be also required to:
(a) provide technical input on spatial design, user needs analysis and social innovation angles to develop creative inter-disciplinary solutions to the social issues raised;
(b) take lead (or assist) in preparing topic-based research studies, project briefs, reports, briefing notes and related documentation to support knowledge dissemination and for funders, collaborators and stakeholders’ reference;
(c) provide support to plan, organise and manage cross-sector, cross-disciplinary participatory design workshops, symposia and action projects with a view to generating implementable prototype designs and secure buy in from stakeholders through the processes to actualise the projects;
(d) assist to steer project development with key stakeholders and design delivery models to realise conceptual design schemes developed through the co-creation processes;
(e) manage community outreach activities, including work with the Community Engagement Officer to manage Spatial Team’s social media outlets, coordinate promotion activities and develop PR pitch to increase the public’s awareness of Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation’s projects;
(f) liaise with scholars, designers, researchers within the University and coordinate with our partners and external stakeholders to develop applied research and action research opportunities; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation or his delegates.
The appointee may be required to work occasionally outside normal office hours, including weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Project Associate post should have a master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Management or Social Design with at least two years of relevant work experience; or a good honours degree in one of the said disciplines with at least four years of research/relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Project Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the said disciplines or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;
(b) have excellent research and interpersonal skills to uncover user needs and identify service gaps;
(c) have solid experience in project management and/or event management;
(d) have experience in participating and leading cross-sector and transdisciplinary collaborations;
(e) be competent in using the Adobe Creative Suite, with proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Rhino being a distinct advantage; and
(f) be adaptable, proactive and be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
Applicants should provide (a) covering letter and curriculum vitae; (b) a portfolio demonstrating his/her relevant skills and experience to deliver the projects (10MB maximum); and (c) reference letters (if applicable).
Applicants are invited to contact Miss Nancy Chuenchai at tel no. 3400 3433 or email disi.recruit@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Application
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/research). Consideration of applications will commence on 10 March 2023 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment.
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.