Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion | HK Talent Engage

Job description

Department – Invest Hong Kong

Job number: 48315 (Ref: ADG/01/2024)

Salary: HK$194,825 per month (equivalent to Directorate Pay Scale Point 2)

Duties
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion (ADG) is required to assist the Director-General of Investment Promotion (DGIP) to lead and manage Invest Hong Kong in achieving its mission. Their main duties include –

(a) Performance Management Responsibilities:

• assist the DGIP in leading and managing the department, including the Industries Coverage Group, Geographical Coverage Group and other teams as assigned by DGIP from time to time;
• develop and execute related business strategies and plans on inward investment promotion to ensure fulfilment of performance targets, smooth business operations, and effective budget utilisation;

(b) Key Clients Engagement:

• service key clients including prospective investors and aftercare companies, in order to encourage them to establish or expand their business operations in Hong Kong;
• engage and develop partnerships with multipliers, including foreign consulates and chambers, local chambers and trade and professional associations, to maximise the reach and breadth of investment promotion efficiencies;

(c) Stakeholders Engagement:

• engage and develop partnerships with relevant policy bureaux, government departments, statutory bodies and public organisations, so as to generate synergies, maximise work effectiveness, and enhance service quality in attracting inward direct investment;
• provide structured feedback on the Hong Kong business environment to relevant policy bureaux and government departments, with a view to facilitating the continuous improvement of Hong Kong’s competitiveness and attractiveness as an investment location;

(d) Publicity and Media Engagement:

• assist DGIP to organise and participate in local and global inward investment promotion activities, including business events, media engagement, and publicity drives, with a view to representing the department to promote Hong Kong’s unique advantages and opportunities and attract potential investors; and

(e) Learning and Growth:

• steer, train, and guide team members to sustain future performance and drive a performance-driven culture;
• create an environment of ongoing personal and team learning and development;
• lead by example, and encourage team members to demonstrate a passion for public service, dedication to duty, integrity, and accountability to ensure compliance with government regulations and guidelines.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) at the time of appointment and should possess by the application deadline –
(a) At least 10 years of administrative and managerial experience, preferably with large public or private organisations. Experiences related to marketing, business development or investment promotion would be an advantage;
(b) A Bachelor or post-graduate degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
(c) Strong leadership and management capabilities, good communication and public speaking skills;
(d) An international perspective with a good understanding of the Mainland and Hong Kong business environment, Hong Kong’s unique role and contributions to the national policies; and
(e) A good command of both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and English.

Terms of Appointment
The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service agreement terms for three years. Renewal of agreement is subject to the discretion of the Government.

Fringe Benefits
(a) The appointee will be entitled to housing benefits, vacation leave with leave passage allowance commensurate with a position of comparable seniority, and medical and dental benefits, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the regulations relating to provision of such benefits.
(b) The appointee will be subject to the provisions of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (Cap. 485) and will be required to make an employee’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme. Upon satisfactory completion of the agreement, the appointee will be eligible for an end-of- agreement gratuity which, when added together with the Government’s contribution to the MPF scheme, equals 15% of the total basic salary of the ADG post drawn during the agreement period.

How to Apply
Applications should be made in prescribed application forms [G.F.340 (Rev. 7/2023)] which can be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk) or obtained from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department.
The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.

A duly-completed application form should be submitted with:
(a) a letter briefly stating why they are considered suitable for this position; and
(b) a full curriculum vitae setting out details of academic qualifications and work experience to support that the entry requirements have been met.
Submission of relevant copies of the relevant qualification documents is not required at this stage of application.

Applicants should send the application documents:
(a) by post, by courier or by hand to Egon Zehnder International Limited, Suites 4106-4108, 41st Floor, Two International Finance Centre, No. 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, by the application deadline. Please mark clearly “Application for ADG/InvestHK post” on the envelope. Applicants should ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage is affixed before posting so as to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be returned or disposed of by the Hongkong Post where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. The postmark date, or in case the application is delivered by hand, the signed received date by Egon Zehnder International Limited, will be regarded as the submission date of the application by post; or
(b) by email to the designated email account [email protected] by the application deadline. Please mark “Application for ADG/InvestHK post” as the subject of the email.

Applications submitted by fax, or which are not made in the prescribed form (G.F. 340), incomplete (including without the required documents) or late will normally not be considered. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about four to eight weeks from the closing date of the application but this timing is subject to change without prior notification to candidates. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. As invitations or requests for supplementary information will be sent to applicants by email, candidates should provide an accurate email address on the application form and are responsible for checking their emails.

Contact Address: Egon Zehnder International Limited, Suites 4106-4108, 41st Floor,
Two International Finance Centre, No. 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
Enquiry Tel. No.: (852) 2918 7630
Closing Date: 12 August 2024, 6:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time)