The Senior Manager (Corporate Communications) is mainly deployed on –

• (a)planning and coordinating publicity campaigns to promote public awareness of the importance of innovation and technology (I&T) development, and to foster an I&T culture in the community through effective deployment of corporate communications, publicity and public education programmes;
• (b)projecting the Commission’s corporate image through the development and implementation of effective corporate communication strategies;
• (c)developing and managing corporate relations with the community, interest groups, academia, NGOs and other stakeholders; and
• (d)co-operating with subject officers, other government departments and external organisations on the promotional and public relations arrangements for projects and events pertaining to the scope of the Commission.

Candidates should have -

• (a)a minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate communications, public relations, media management or event management in sizeable corporations, non-government organisations, public relations agencies or government departments;
• (b)a degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, preferably in Business Administration / Marketing / Communications / Journalism;
• (c)strong oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English, with level 3 or above in both Chinese and English language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent, and good command of Cantonese and Putonghua;
• (d)a good appreciation of the innovation and technology, social and economic environment of Hong Kong is essential;
• (e)good interpersonal skills and established relations with the media;
• (f)strong leadership skills and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task and set proper priorities; and
• (g)ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and possess the necessary confidence to manage and respond to situations.