Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, the Executive Director (Policy & Advocacy) will be responsible for the development and execution of strategies on providing competition-related policy advice, advocacy and international affairs.

Responsibilities

• To provide leadership in the formulation of policy advice on competition-related matters and to coordinate policy research and the development of policy initiatives;
• To direct the implementation of strategies to increase public awareness and understanding of competition law and competition-related issues;
• To develop and direct the Commission’s stakeholders’ engagement activities and manage media relationship; and
• To liaise with relevant stakeholders on policy and advocacy matters.

Requirements

• A university degree holder in social science, law, public administration, communications or related discipline;
• A minimum of 10 years’ post–qualification experience in a managerial position, preferably in a sizable public organisation; including at least 4 years’ experience at a senior level;
• Extensive experience in managing public relations, publicity and corporate communications;
• Good understanding of Hong Kong’s policy-making process as well as political environment and possesses substantial experience in engaging with the public and private sectors;
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral English and Chinese (Cantonese) and preferably also Putonghua;
• Strategic thinking, good planning and organising skills, strong communication and influencing skills;
• Familiarity with digital channels of communication and social media; and
• Knowledge of competition law is preferable.

Terms of Appointment and Remuneration Package

Terms of Appointment:   Appointment will be offered on a 3-year fixed-term contract basis.

Basic Salary:                   The starting salary for this post is HK$169,705 per month. The basic salary offered will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Cash Allowance:             18% of the basic salary

Contract-end Gratuity:   15% of the basic salary (including 5% employer’s contribution of MPF)

Fringe Benefits:               Annual leave, medical & dental benefits, life insurance and MPF.