Contract Public Relations Officer

Duties

• A Contract Public Relations Officer is mainly deployed to –
• (a) organise public relations programmes, education projects, ceremonial campaigns, Open Days and other publicity activities of the Department;
• (b) prepare departmental publicity materials, such as leaflets, publications and souvenirs, etc.;
• (c) handle complaints and enquiries from the public;
• (d) assist in organising liaison activities for stakeholders;
• (e) perform related administrative work; and
• (f) carry out any other public relations duties as necessary.
• (Remarks: may be required to work irregular hours and outdoors.)

Entry Requirements

Candidates should –

(a) have a bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong institution, majoring in marketing, public relations, language, communication, journalism or related fields, or equivalent [see Note (1)];

(b) have at least three years’ full-time post-qualification working experience in marketing, event management, corporate communications or public relations in sizeable corporations, Non-Government Organisations, public relations agents or government departments, preferably in publicity and public relations fields, including experience in organising large-scale events or activities;

(c) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [see Note (2)];

(d) have an excellent command of written Chinese and English, a fluent command of spoken Cantonese and English with a basic knowledge of Putonghua;

(e) be detail-minded, able to work independently and under pressure;

(f) have good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills; and

(g) be proficient in software applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe production software like Photoshop and Illustrator; knowledge and experience in graphic design, photo and video editing will be an advantage.

Pay

Between HK$34,075 and 37,585 per month (salary depends on the length and relevance of post-qualification experience)

Terms of Appointment

The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of one year. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of the Department and the performance of the incumbent.

How to Apply

Applicants MUST apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System under the Recruitment portal of the Civil Service Bureau (<https://www.csb.gov.hk>).

Applications which are incomplete, or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by email will NOT be processed.

Candidates should submit supporting documents such as certificates, transcripts and any other documents relating to the entry requirements (a) to (c) above by email to <[email hidden]> within one week from the closing date of application. Please specify “Application for Contract Public Relations Officer” and the on-line application number as generated by the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (i) in the subject line of your email; and (ii) on every page of the supporting documents. Applications without supporting documents as required by the specified date will NOT be processed.

Candidates who are selected for interview will receive an invitation by email normally within six to ten weeks from the closing date for application. Please ensure that your email address is accurately provided. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.