International Relations Executive - Trade Office - Smart Search Recruitment

Our client is a public sector entity of the Hong Kong Government that was established to promote trade and investments throughout the world.  Run as a commercial entity outside of the Hong Kong Government’s authority, our client’s operations work on bilateral trade and promotions to market and promote Hong Kong to business throughout the world. Currently, they are looking for an experienced Business Associate to take on the following role. 

The Business Associate is responsible for supporting operational needs on general administrative and secretarial tasks. This will involve the following key responsibilities:  

• Helping to promote trade and business relations between Hong Kong and countries under the organization’s responsibility.
• Providing administrative support, such as managing resources and systems (e.g. IT systems), office space, supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Assisting with arranging duty visits, meetings, and organizing events.
• Monitoring news and preparing press summaries.
• Providing secretarial support to senior officers.
• Handling documents, mail, and faxes; managing the reception counter and greeting visitors.
• Keeping proper records and filing related documents.
• Carrying out other tasks assigned by senior officers.

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Political Science, International Relations, Business, or other related fields.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience preferably in a similar role in a Trade Agency/ Chamber of Commerce/ Embassy/ Consulate or public sector entity.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and good communication in Thai. Knowledge in Chinese, Burmese, Khmer, or Bengali is a plus. 
• Sound knowledge of common business software, including Microsoft Words, Power Point and Excel, etc.
• Highly detailed with strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines. 
• Proactive, hard-working, and self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well independently and as a team.