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"They should be dynamic in their character and be innovative in solving problems. They should also have good communications skills and be proficient in both spoken and written Chinese and English."

Vacancies for these five grades will be advertised in two English and two Chinese dailies and a Chinese evening daily on September 21 and 28. The advertisement will also be posted on the Internet at Civil Service Branch Homepage (http://www.hku.hk/hkgcsb). The closing date for application is on October 11.

A common recruitment examination will be held for the five grades on November 30.

"In line with government's aim for a biliterate (Chinese and English) civil service, the examination will emphasise the use of both Chinese and English," the spokesman said.

The examination comprises three papers: Chinese Paper (two hours) and English Paper (1 hour 45 minutes) are to test candidates on the use of Chinese and English languages and to assess their analytical power and problem-solving ability; Aptitude Test Paper (one hour) is to assess candidates' logical thinking and their ability in the interpretation of statistics.

Application forms (GF 606 and 606A) (Rev 9/96) are available at district offices of Home Affairs Department, local employment services of Labour Department and student affairs offices of the various universities.

Applicants applying for more than one grade need to fill only one application form. For the first time, applicants can make on-line applications through the Internet at the Civil Service Branch Homepage. Alternatively, they can also download the necessary application forms from the same site.

Following is an outline of the responsibilities of the five grades:

Administrative officers are responsible for the formulation and implementation of government policies, planning the use of resources and managing the delivery of Government services. They form a cadre of generalists filling key positions of different natures in secretariat branches and government departments throughout their

career.

Executive officers II are deployed to various secretariat branches and government departments for assisting in planning and acquiring the necessary and appropriate human, financial and other resources for the organisation they serve, putting in place efficient and effective systems and ensuring that good management practices are implemented, and promoting a service-oriented culture in the organisation.