The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) is an independent and not-for-profit statutory body which administers public examinations in Hong Kong. Our scope of responsibility extends to administering over 200 international and professional examinations. We are looking for talented people to join hands with the HKEAA family in contributing to the provision of valid, reliable and equitable examinations and a range of assessment services to meet the educational and societal needs of the community.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Senior Officer – Information Technology(Project Management) (Ref: IT/12/285)

Date for Application Review: 12 January 2026

Duties: The appointee will lead and manage digital transformation initiatives with a focus on emerging technologies and automation solutions. Key responsibilities include:

(a) Drive projects on automation and low-code platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform, n8n, and other workflow automation tools;

(b) Lead implementation of AI-driven solutions, including chatbot development, machine learning models, and intelligent automation;

(c) Manage projects involving low-code/no-code development to accelerate business process digitization;

(d) Provide project governance and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to best practices and PM frameworks;

(e) Coordinate with PMO, business stakeholders, IT professionals, and vendors to deliver innovative technology solutions;

(f) Oversee project lifecycle, from planning and specification drafting to execution and post-implementation review;

(g) Support tendering, procurement, and contract management for technology projects; and

(h) Handle ad hoc tasks related to emerging tech initiatives.

Requirements:

(a) A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or related disciplines;

(b) Minimum 6 years of work experience, including at least 3 years in project management for technology-driven initiatives, with hands-on exposure to automation tools, AI, Power Platform, low-code development, and related technologies;

(c) Strong communication and stakeholder management skills;

(d) PMP certification preferred; additional IT professional/technical certificates are an advantage;

(e) Proactive, detail-oriented, independent, and adaptable with a “can-do” attitude;

(f) Excellent problem-solving, vendor management and presentation skills; and

(g) Proficient in both written and spoken Chinese and English.

Employment Terms: The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract with contract-end-gratuity, MPF benefits, medical and dental care. Future employment may be offered on renewable contracts subject to performance and staffing needs.

Applications would be considered until the post is filled

A detailed resume including your qualifications and experience, current/expected salary and earliest availability should be sent to the Manager - Human Resources, by quoting the position applied and reference number via email at itd-recruit@hkeaa.edu.hk. Due to the secrecy nature of HKEAA's job duties, applicants invited for interview may be required to make a declaration of any conflict of interests. Applicants not notified within 8 weeks from the application review date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

The HKEAA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided relating to employment will be kept confidential and used only for processing applications. For details, please refer to the Policy Statement on Equal Opportunities and the Personal Information Collection Statement on the HKEAA website (www.hkeaa.edu.hk)

Officer – Assessment Technology and Research (Ref: ATR/10/274)

Date for Application Review: 19 January 2026

Duties: The appointee will be responsible for assisting with research projects and data analysis under the supervision of M-ATRs. He/she will also be required to provide secretarial and administrative support to division and Standards Committee and ensure proper implementation of management policies with the objective of enhancing organizational practice and processes within the resources given.

Requirements:

(a) A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, related to Educational Research is preferable;

(b) At least 5 years of relevant working experience in research and administrative work;

(c) Experience in the education sector and field experience in working with schools in Hong Kong is an added advantage;

(d) Experience in developing educational assessment systems is preferred;

(e) Good communication and presentation skills with good command of spoken and written English and Chinese;

(f) Good interpersonal skills and team work spirit; and

(g) Meticulous minded with good problem-solving and organizational skills.

Employment Terms: The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract with contract-end-gratuity, MPF benefits, medical and dental care. Future employment may be offered on renewable contracts subject to performance and staffing needs.

Applications would be considered until the post is filled.

A detailed resume including your qualifications and experience, current/expected salary and earliest availability should be sent to the Manager - Human Resources, by quoting the position applied and reference number via email at atrd-recruit@hkeaa.edu.hk. Due to the secrecy nature of HKEAA's job duties, applicants invited for interview may be required to make a declaration of any conflict of interests. Applicants not notified within 8 weeks from the application review date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

The HKEAA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided relating to employment will be kept confidential and used only for processing applications. For details, please refer to the Policy Statement on Equal Opportunities and the Personal Information Collection Statement on the HKEAA website (www.hkeaa.edu.hk)

Research Intern (Ref: ATR/01/289)

Date for Application Review: 2 February 2026

To nurture talent in educational testing and strengthen collaboration with academia, the Assessment Technology and Research Division of the HKEAA is offering a research internship for doctoral students in the summer of 2026. Admitted applicants will work directly with HKEAA researchers on an impactful research project, with flexible remote or face-to-face arrangements.

What to expect:

You will undertake a research project under the mentorship of an HKEAA research scientist, covering the full research lifecycle from project initiation and literature review to data analysis, report writing, and dissemination. Deliverables may include an internal research presentation, a regional or international conference presentation, or a peer- reviewed journal article. Current and prospective research areas include:

Global comparative studies based on international assessments (e.g., TIMSS, PIRLS).
Leveraging AI and computational methods to extract evidence and insights from unstructured data (e.g., textual responses, process data).
Conducting advanced data analysis for psychological testing and performance data to inform assessment validity and fairness.
Optimization of assessment designs for operational testing.
Investigating rater effects in the scoring of high-stakes examinations.
Linking and equating analysis between different test formats and across time points.
Designing workflows and statistical algorithms for computer adaptive and multistage testing in digital assessment systems.

Applicants are also encouraged to propose research topics aligned with their expertise and the HKEAA’s strategic research priorities.

Duration:

Four to eight weeks between June and August 2026. (The internship window may be adjusted for the convenience of the admitted applicant with prior approval from HKEAA)

Who may apply:

Doctoral students are currently enrolled in the programmes of psychometrics, educational measurement, psychology, statistics, data science, or related fields at university.
Candidates with experience in educational data mining, natural language processing, or AI applications in assessment are strongly encouraged to apply

How to apply:

Send (1) the completed the application form together with (2) a copy of your curriculum vitae, and (3) a copy of recommendation letter (refer to template attached with application form) from Doctoral programme supervisor(s) by quoting the subject of “Application for Research Intern/Fellow” and reference number via email to atrd-recruit@hkeaa.edu.hk.

Applications would be considered until the post is filled.

Interviews will be arranged to shortlisted applicants, if needed. Successful applicants will be notified of selection decisions. Applicants not notified within 8 weeks from the application review date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Due to the secrecy nature of HKEAA's job duties, applicants invited for interview may be required to make a declaration of any conflict of interests. The HKEAA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided relating to employment will be kept confidential and used only for processing applications. For details, please refer to the Policy Statement on Equal Opportunities and the Personal Information Collection Statement on the HKEAA website (www.hkeaa.edu.hk).