Responsibilities:

• Develop creative and innovative ideas for planning, organizing and implementation of HKTB mega events
• Work closely with various government departments, public entities, venue owners for compliance of rules and regulations and timely coordination
• Source and identify service contractors and procure services required in accordance to the HKTB’s policy
• Negotiate, supervise and monitor service contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery of services required in accordance with the agreed scope of services
• Formulate service contracts / legal agreements / insurance with Event Management Companies / Contractors / Trade partners & Stakeholders in the best interest of HKTB
• Design operation plan and ensure strict adherence to the work schedule and proper delivery and implementation of events
• Administer all logistics and operational duties for the staging and execution of event components assigned to ensure smooth operation of such and in relation to all other event components

Requirements:

• University graduate of any discipline with minimum 8 years relevant experience in event management
• Candidate with agency background for event operation is preferred
• Solid experience of liaison with government departments for venue operation and license application
• Capable of overseeing the complete process from concept stage, through event marketing, launch and implementation
• A proactive, responsible, detail-minded and self-disciplined team player
• Good analytical skill in resolving problems and delivering quality work under pressure, handle multi-tasks and meet tight deadlines
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese
• Immediately available is preferred

Interested parties please send resume with availability, present & expected salary by clicking Apply Nowor by mail to "Human Resources Department, Hong Kong Tourism Board, 9th-11th Floors, Citicorp Centre, 18 Whitfield Road, North Point, Hong Kong" on or before 22 April 2017. Please quote the reference number in the application. Late applications will not be considered.

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