Non Civil Servants

Senior Manager, Global Promotion & Marketing, Innovation & Technology (Ref: ISO/03/2022)

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Closing Date: 2022-05-19 17:00

Entry Requirements

(a) A Bachelor degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline for an I&T and marketing role;
(b) A minimum of five years of full time work experience in promotion, marketing and event planning and execution in the I&T sector, and a track record of managing global or regional programmes;
(c) Knowledge and experience of working with agencies and contractors on event/campaign development and execution; and
(d) Excellent English and Chinese written communications skills. Fluency in English, Cantonese and Putonghua is a must. Proficiency in another language will be an advantage.

Duties

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InvestHK is looking for a passionate professional to join its Innovation and Technology (I&T) Team to develop and execute a concerted global investment promotion and marketing programme to attract overseas and Mainland technology companies to set up and/or expand their operations in and via Hong Kong.

Working with our global network and reporting to the Head of I&T – Information and Communications Technology, you will leverage and promote the exciting business opportunities in I&T arising from Hong Kong’s unique position as an International I&T hub, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) development, and Asia as a whole.

You will need to demonstrate:
(a) Solid knowledge and experience in formulating a global campaign strategy and executing promotion campaigns in the Mainland and overseas;
(b) Strong business acumen and marketing skills with demonstrable knowledge and keen interest in the I&T industries;
(c) Proven track record of forging, developing and managing strong collaboration with key stakeholders;
(d) Excellent skills to translate the business priorities of our network into a global investment promotion and marketing programme that appeals to our target audiences;
(e) Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment; and
(f) Knowledge of Hong Kong’s business environment.

Duties
(i) To formulate and implement a global promotion and marketing campaign strategy and plan for I&T in targeted hubs in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Mainland to convey our sales messages to our target audiences and help the team achieve its objectives and key performance indicators;
(ii) To identify, build and deepen relationships with relevant external stakeholders;
(iii) To identify, oversee and work with external agencies, including marketing, events and public relations agencies to deliver effective global campaigns;
(iv) To manage the content and update of the I&T micro-website to enhance its relevance and to boost its visibility to our target audience; and
(v) To perform related administrative tasks and other ad hoc duties as requested.

The position may require some investment promotion visits in the Mainland and overseas.

Terms of Appointment

Successful applicant will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for normally 24 months. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of the department and the performance and conduct of the applicant.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

HK$61,415 per month
(a) An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Such gratuity, if granted, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will equal 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period; and
(b) Applicant appointed will be granted 14 days of annual leave. Other benefits, such as rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), maternity/ paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted mainly in line with the provisions of the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance.

General Notes

(a) Applicants must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Applicants appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Applicants appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of applicants meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified applicants for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to recruitment examination and/or interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled applicant meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/ written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by e-mail.

How to apply

Applicants must submit the following items on or before 19 May 2022, 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time):

(i) an application letter setting out in detail why the applicant considers himself/ herself suitable for the position; and
(ii) a full curriculum vitae (CV) to the email address: job@investhk.gov.hk; and
(iii) an on-line application by using the G.F. 340 On-line Application System at the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk).

Applications without any of the above or late submission will not be processed.

As notifications will be sent to applicants by email, applicants should provide an accurate email address in their application. Applicants are responsible for checking their emails to ensure that notification(s) could be duly received.

If no acknowledgement/ confirmation email is received after seven working days from the closing date of application, please contact this department by phone at 3107 1073 or by email to job@investhk.gov.hk. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and/or selection interviews within six weeks from the closing date of application. Those who are not invited for a written test or selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry

Job No.: 45545
Address: Invest Hong Kong, 24/F, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong\r\n\r\nEmail Address : job@investhk.gov.hk
Telephone: 3107 1073
Closing Date 2022-05-19 17:00
Publish Date 2022-05-06
 

Job Summary

Senior Manager, Global Promotion & Marketing, Innovation & Technology (Ref: ISO/03/2022)
投資推廣署
HK$61,415 per month
Telephone: 3107 1073
Closing Date: 2022-05-19 17:00