Summer Intern(Sustainability) of Invest Hong Kong

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is looking for a motivated and energetic student to join its Sustainability Team as summer intern. 

Duties

1. To assist in collating information on business opportunities, government policies and infrastructure projects, etc.;
2. To provide support for delegations and events, including preparation of guest lists and invitation, stakeholder communications, logistics and procurement, etc.; 
3. To assist in developing and updating databases on client profiles and cases;
4. To support research projects, including survey implementation, project progress monitoring and data collection and analysis;
5. To assist in developing and updating the contents of marketing and promotional materials on departmental websites and social media platforms; and
6. To perform any other duties as assigned.

Entry Requirements

1. Student currently enrolled in a full-time degree course (or equivalent), preferably in the stream of business, finance, environmental management/ science, ecology or communications;
2. Proficient in English, Cantonese and Putonghua.  Knowledge in other languages is an advantage; and
3. Proficient in English and Chinese word processing, and the application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Period of Internship

Two to three months, starting from June/July 2026.

Terms and Conditions of Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms.  Except otherwise provided in the appointment letter, rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted mainly in line with the provisions of the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance.

How to Apply

Local Applicants
All local applications (including those from students of local tertiary institutions who are currently participating in exchange programmes at tertiary institutions outside Hong Kong) must be submitted through their respective tertiary institutions. Interested students may wish to approach the responsible department of their tertiary institution direct for details on the application procedures and deadline.

Applicants Studying Outside Hong Kong 
Hong Kong students studying at tertiary institutions outside of Hong Kong (excluding students of local tertiary institutions who are currently participating in exchange programmes at tertiary institutions outside Hong Kong) who wish to participate in the Programme are required to submit the following items to the email address job@investhk.gov.hk on or before 26 March 2026, 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time):

1. a standard application form available at the Civil Service Bureau’s website (please indicate your results of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or equivalent in the application form, especially Chinese Language and English Language); 
2. an application letter setting out in detail why the applicant considers himself/ herself suitable for the position; and
3. a full curriculum vitae (CV).

Applications not using the above-mentioned application form, without any of the above or late submission will not be processed.

As notifications will be sent to applicants by email, applicants should provide an accurate email address in their application.  Applicants are responsible for checking their emails to ensure that notification(s) could be duly received.

If no acknowledgement/ confirmation email is received after seven working days from the closing date of application, please contact this department by phone at 3107 1073 or by email to job@investhk.gov.hk.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited for selection interviews within four weeks from the closing date of application.  Those who are not invited for selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Email Address: job@investhk.gov.hk

Enquiry Tel. No.: 3107 1073

Closing Date: 26 March 2026, 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

General Notes 

1. New recruits to the civil service 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. Applicants appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service.  Applicants appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
4. 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.
5. Where a large number of applicants meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified applicants for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to recruitment examination and/or interview.
6. It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled applicant meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/ written examination without being subject to any 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 http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
7. Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority 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 e-mail.