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. His/her 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;
• (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

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 client-facing experience including leading and managing client accounts, and/or knowledge and experiences related to marketing, business development or investment promotion in financial services and/or professional services sectors;
• (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 Chinese 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.