Salary: HK$74,345 per month

Entry Requirements: Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) at the time of appointment and should have –

(a) a bachelor or post-graduate degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
(b) a minimum of 15 years’ full-time post-qualifications work experience, including over 5 years of relevant work experience in collaborating with stakeholders in Mainland China;
(c) met the language proficiency requirement of Level 3 or above in English Language (Syllabus B before 2007) and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) or the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent;
(Note: Grade C in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.)
(d) excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);
(e) excellent understanding of government affairs especially on engaging talents;
(f) proven track record of hands-on collaborative experience in dealing with Mainland authorities and providing excellent customer services to counterparts in business sectors; and
(g) proficiency in the application of common business software (including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as Chinese and English word processing.

Note:Other Job-related Requirements:
The hours and venues of work may be varied having regard to the operational needs of the Bureau. The successful candidate may be required to (a) work irregular hours, perform on-call/standby duties and work overtime, including evenings, weekends and public holidays; and (b) work outdoors occasionally.

Duties:

(a) to identify and engage talents and other stakeholders in Mainland China according to the strategies laid out and foster mutually beneficial relationships that are in line with the mission of HKTE;
(b) to facilitate cross-border initiatives and projects between Hong Kong and Mainland China, promoting collaboration in talent development, innovation and economic partnerships;
(c) to work closely with Hong Kong Economics and Trade Offices and Government offices in Mainland China as well as relevant government bureaux / departments in devising and implementing talent attraction and engagement strategies;
(d) to provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, events and initiatives related to talent engagement activities in Mainland China;
(e) to collaborate with internal teams within HKTE to leverage synergies to enhance the overall impact and effectiveness of the office’s talent engagement and support strategies and foster a proactive and energetic working environment; and
(f) to perform any other duties as assigned by senior officers.

Terms of Appointment: The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms. The contract period will commence on the first date of reporting duty and last up to 31 March 2028. Renewal of contract will be subject to the discretion of the Government.

Fringe Benefits 14 days paid annual leave will be granted to the successful candidate. The eligibility for rest days, statutory holidays (or substitute holidays), maternity / paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, is in line with those provided for under the Employment Ordinance. A gratuity may be granted at the end of the contract period if the appointee has satisfactorily completed the contract with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. 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 be equal to 15% of the total basic salary received during the contract period.

How to apply:Candidates should apply in writing with a completed application form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)], obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department, or by downloading from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (https://www.csb.gov.hk).

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 full curriculum vitae (CV), together with a letter of application (in about 300 words) setting out his/her work experience in collaborating with stakeholders in Mainland China (including number of years) and why he/she is a suitable candidate to take up the position, copies of academic qualification certificates and record of previous employment should also be submitted. Applications should be sent to Hong Kong Talent Engage, 12/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong or by email to [our mailbox through CTgoodjobs Apply Now] on or before the closing date of application (according to postmark). Applicants should clearly mark “Application for the position of Manager (HKTE) Talent Engagement – Mainland China” on the envelope (by post) or as the subject of the email. Submission of applications by fax will not be accepted. Late or incomplete applications, or applications which are not made in the prescribed form (G.F. 340) or without provision of a valid letter of application and CV will not be considered. Candidates who are selected for written test and/or interview will normally receive an invitation for written test and/or interview in about four to eight weeks from the closing date of application. Those who are not invited for written test and/or interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address:Hong Kong Talent Engage, 12/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone:2594 6741

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):13/04/2025 23:59:00

General Notes: (a) Candidates 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) The information on the salary is for reference only and may be subject to changes. 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.
(d) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. The candidate appointed is not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. He/She is not a civil servant and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the Government may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the selection interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview without being subject to 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 https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions 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 mail to the contact address specified below.
(h) Non-civil service vacancy information contained in this advertisement is also available on the GovHK on the internet at https://www.gov.hk.