The Insurance Authority (IA) is an insurance regulator established under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41). It replaced the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, a government department, to regulate insurance companies with effect from 26 June 2017. IA is expected to take over the supervision of insurance intermediaries from the three Self-Regulatory Organizations within two years from 26 June 2017. The principal function of IA is to regulate and supervise the insurance industry for the promotion of the general stability of the insurance industry and for the protection of existing and potential policy holders.

IA now invites applications for the following position:
The incumbent will assist the External Relations Manager in the following job portfolio, including the procurement of services and products, and co-ordination with various vendors etc.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in implementing the external communication strategy and programmes for a wide range of publicity and educational campaigns

Provide support for organizing corporate events, conferences, seminars, roving exhibitions, talks and other publicity, public education and stakeholder engagement activities

Develop and manage both offline and online media channels to promote IA and put across its messages to the public and stakeholders

Develop and produce multi-media publicity materials from content to layout development

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

A recognized university degree in public relations, marketing, communications or related disciplines

At least 5 years’ relevant experience in corporate communications, publicity, digital marketing or event management gained in sizeable public bodies or corporations

Strong event and project management skills. Candidates with solid experience in managing large-scale events and campaigns will be preferred

Proven track record in print, video and multi-media production. Good knowledge and experience in the use of new media will be an advantage

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese, and proficiency in Putonghua is a plus

Proactive, innovative, meticulous, organized and presentable

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; an excellent team player with multi-tasking skills, and able to work under pressure