Manager (HKTE) Talent Engagement – Chinese Mainland

Duties

(a) To identify and engage talents and other stakeholders in Chinese Mainland according to the strategies laid out and foster mutually beneficial relationships that are in line with the mission of HKTE;

(b) To facilitate cross-border initiatives and projects between Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, promoting collaboration in talent development, innovation and economic partnerships;

(c) To work closely with Hong Kong Economics and Trade Offices and Government offices in Chinese Mainland as well as relevant government bureaux / departments in devising and implementing talent attraction and engagement strategies;

(d) To provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, events and initiatives related to talent engagement activities in Chinese Mainland;

(e) To collaborate with internal teams within HKTE to leverage synergies to enhance the overall impact and effectiveness of the office’s talent engagement and support strategies and foster a proactive and energetic working environment; and

(f) To perform any other duties as assigned by senior officers.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have –

(a) a Bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;

(b) a minimum of 12 years' full-time post-qualifications work experience, including at least 8 years of relevant work experience in collaborating with stakeholders in Chinese Mainland;

(c) met the language proficiency requirement of Level 3 or above in English Language (Syllabus B before 2007) and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) or the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent;

(Note: Grade C in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.)

(d) proven track record of hands-on collaborative experience in dealing with Chinese Mainland authorities and providing excellent customer services to counterparts in business sectors;

(e) excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);

(f) excellent understanding of government affairs especially on engaging talents; and

(g) proficiency in the application of common business software (including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as Chinese and English word processing.

Pay

HK$75,830 per month

Terms of Appointment

The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms. The contract period will commence on the first date of reporting duty and last up to 31 March 2028. Renewal of contract will be subject to the discretion of the Government.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (<https://www.csb.gov.hk>). Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.

A full curriculum vitae (CV), together with a letter of application (in about 300 words) setting out his/her relevant work experience in detail (including number of years) and why he/she is a suitable candidate to take up the position, copies of academic qualification certificates and record of previous employment should also be submitted. Supporting documents should be sent by email to <[email hidden]> on or before the closing date of application. Applicants should clearly mark “Application for the position of Manager (HKTE) Talent Engagement – Chinese Mainland” and their online application numbers as the subject of the email. Submission of applications in person, by post or by fax will not be accepted. Late or incomplete applications, or applications without provision of a valid letter of application and CV will not be considered. Candidates who are selected for written test and/or interview will normally receive an invitation for written test and/or interview in about four to eight weeks from the closing date of application. Those who are not invited for written test and/or interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.