• (a)To assist in processing requests and answering enquiries from stakeholders and clients in the design / fashion design sector, including Hong Kong Design Centre, Hong Kong Trade Development Centre, trade and industrial organisations, companies, individuals, etc., to facilitate the formulation of initiatives which may be accommodated by the project fund and dedicated fund under the CreateSmart Initiative (CSI) funding scheme or other forms of supports to be rendered by CCIDA in support of the promotion and development of the cultural and creative industries of Hong Kong, and to maintain working relations with sectoral organisations / bodies;
• (b)To assist in vetting the plans and proposals for the activities (funded activities) under dedicated funding of CSI;
• (c)To assist in monitoring the implementation, compliance and evaluating the effectiveness of the funded activities, and compilation of reports and submissions as and when necessary;
• (d)To provide support to Principal Official of the Government and senior officials of CCIDA for attending design-related / fashion-related events, including conducting pre-event assessments, site visits, preparing briefs, and providing on-site support, etc.;
• (e)To act as the main supporter to Head (Design) and Senior Managers (Design) in coordinating the planning and organisation of major events and activities including the Hong Kong Fashion Fest;
• (f)To provide additional support in driving delegations and overseas exhibitions to explore the Mainland and overseas markets to cultivate and promote the design industry in Hong Kong;
• (g)To prepare and consolidate regular and ad hoc returns on matters related to the above duties and responsibilities, and provide other administrative support; and
• (h)To perform other duties as assigned.

Note:

• (1)Subject to the exigency of services, the appointee may be required to work irregular hours and overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• (2)Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a written test and/or an interview.

Candidate should have/be:

• (a)a bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
• (b)attained Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) or the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent results ;
• (c)a minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification full-time work experience in project management or management of funding schemes for public / non-profit making projects in Government / quasi-government bodies / public service sector. Work experience in the cultural and/or creative industries will be an advantage;
• (d)good command of written Chinese and English, and fluency in Cantonese, Putonghua and English;
• (e)sound knowledge of application software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chinese word-processing; and
• (f)outgoing, proactive and hard working with good PR manner, good interpersonal and communication skills, well-organised, mindful to details and compliance, and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.