Assistant Manager, Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation established by statute in 1967, to promote productivity excellence through relentless drive of world-class advanced technologies and innovative service offerings to support Hong Kong enterprises. Being a key enabler of Industry 4.0 and Enterprise 4.0, HKPC strives to facilitate Hong Kong’s 'new industrialisation', as well as bolstering Hong Kong to be an international innovation and technology hub and a smart city. The Council offers comprehensive innovative solutions for Hong Kong industries and enterprises, enabling them to achieve resources and productivity utilisation, effectiveness and cost reduction, and enhance competitiveness in both local and overseas marketplaces. The Council partners and collaborates with local industries and enterprises and world-class R&D institutes to develop applied technology solutions for value creation. It also benefits a variety of sectors through product innovation, technology transfer, and commercialisation, bringing enormous business opportunities ahead. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades.

In addition, HKPC offers SMEs and startups immediate and timely assistance in coping with the ever-changing business environment, as well as enhancing their competitive edge by providing a variety of FutureSkills training to upskill and nurture talent with digital capabilities and TechEd competencies.

For more information, please visit HKPC‘s website:

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision. 
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Manage and administer the Government funding programme that encourages enterprises to implement projects to enhance branding, upgrading and business activities covering the Mainland and all economies with which Hong Kong has signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) & Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (IPPA)
• Conduct assessment of Government funded programme applications and prepare relevant reports and conduct robust presentation to related parties
• Assess the reports and monitor the progress of approved projects from the grantees, provide consultations and prepare relevant documents required for funding disbursement
• Occasional travel to the Mainland/FTA/IPPA economies for performing on-site checking for selective funded projects
• Assist in any other duties as assigned 

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Bachelor degree is required
• At least 4 years' full time working experience in (1) Accounting; or (2) International Trading/Shipping; or (3) Marketing; or (4) IT Project Management; or (5) eCommerce
• Previous experience in handling Government funded projects is an advantage
• Good analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Good customer service-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Chinese Word Processing

Good command of English, Cantonese and Putonghua

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2. This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 12 months subject to renewal

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.