Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion

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.  His/her main duties include –

1. 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;
2. 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; 
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. 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 –

1. At least 10 years of administrative and managerial experience, preferably with client-facing experience including leading and managing client relationship, knowledge and experience related to marketing, business development, investment promotion in financial services and/or professional services sectors;
2. A Bachelor or post-graduate degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
3. Strong leadership and management capabilities, good communication and public speaking skills;
4. 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
5. A good command of both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and English.

Terms of Appointment

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

Fringe Benefits

1. 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.
2. 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

Applicants must submit the following items on or before 22 June 2026, 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time):

1. an on-line application by using the G.F. 340 On-line Application System at the Civil Service Bureau’s website; and 
2. a letter briefly stating why they are considered suitable for this position and a full curriculum vitae setting out details of academic qualifications and work experience to support that the entry requirements have been met to the email address:ADGrecruitment@investhk.gov.hk.

Submission of relevant copies of the relevant qualification documents are not required at this stage of application.  

Applications which are late, incomplete (including without the required documents as stated above) or submitted by means other than those stated above will not normally 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, applicants should provide an accurate email address on the application form and are responsible for checking their emails.

Email Address: ADGrecruitment@investhk.gov.hk

Enquiry Tel. No.: (852) 3107 1031 

Closing Date: 22 June 2026, 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

General Notes

1. Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
2. 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.
3. 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. They are not a civil servant and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
4. The 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.
5. 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 recruitment examination and/or interview.
6. It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, they will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to further shortlisting. Candidates 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”.
7. 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 email to the designated email account (ADGrecruitment@investhk.gov.hk) upon request.