Job Opportunities

Applications are invited for internships at Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore. As one of the three representative offices of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) in the ASEAN region, our mission is to foster the bilateral relations between Hong Kong and three ASEAN countries (Singapore, Vietnam and Laos) and India. The ASEAN and India are among the world’s fastest-growing regions with increasing importance in social, economic and political spheres.

Objective
Targeting at Hong Kong students now staying in Singapore, the internship opportunity aims to provide students with wider job exposure and an international perspective in a foreign country. Its objective is to enhance their understanding of the socio-economic conditions of the three ASEAN countries and India covered by the HKETO; cultivate them as "Hong Kong’s ambassadors" to promote the city overseas; and strengthen Hong Kong’s bilateral ties with the ASEAN region and India upon their return to Hong Kong.

General requirements
Applicants should be a Hong Kong student pursuing higher education at undergraduate level at a Hong Kong tertiary institution and is now staying in Singapore.

They should be a team player with a cheerful personality, be presentable and have excellent language proficiency in both English and Chinese, and are conversant with computer software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as social media. Knowledge in digital marketing and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a plus. They should also possess strong analytical skills and have an interest in public affairs.

Job responsibilities
Successful applicant (s) will be assigned to support the operation of any team/division of HKETO: Commercial Relations, Public Relations, Investment Promotion, Shipping Registry and Administrative Department. Their duties include but are not limited to the followings:

Conducting desktop topical researches
Assisting in the visit programmes of senior officials to Singapore, Laos, Vietnam or India
Preparation of daily media summaries
Content management of social media
Developing of marketing materials and participating in outreach activities
Assisting in office administration, procurement matters, updating of databases and office upgrading projects

Terms of internship

Internship Period	6-10 weeks (negotiable)
Working hours	38.75 hours per week (exact hours of work will depend on the actual operational needs)
Honorarium	No honorarium and allowance will be provided

How to apply
Interested applicants should submit the followings:

The attached personal particulars form;
https://www.hketosin.gov.hk/application 20form_Final.pdf
A full curriculum vitae, including copies of academic qualification certificates, transcripts of academic results, and references from previous employers (if applicable)

Please send your application to the following email:
Email: hketo_sin@hketosin.gov.hk (please mark in subject heading “Application for internship at Singapore ETO”)

Deadline
Applications will close at 5 pm on June 3, 2022

Selection
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview. Those who do not receive notification by June 30, 2022 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Enquiries
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