Hong Kong to recruit 2 civil service directors with ‘political acumen’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenFebruary 11, 2026 at 01:43 PM

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Hong Kong authorities have launched an open recruitment exercise for two director positions: one overseeing information services and the other environmental hygiene. The Information Services Department and Food and Environmental Hygiene Department are seeking directors to report to permanent secretaries in home and youth affairs and environment and ecology (food) respectively. Key requirements include "strong political acumen" and the ability to lead change, with additional skills such as strong intellectual ability for the information services role. The director of information services will provide strategic public relations advice and support to the city's leader on policy addresses and budget matters. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department director will focus on providing community services and input on food safety and licensing policies. The recruitment exercise is a rare move by Hong Kong authorities.

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Government of Hong Kong 70% Information Services Department ×280% Food and Environmental Hygiene Department ×280% Hong Kong ×390%

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political acumen 100% hong kong 90% director positions 80% environmental hygiene 70% civil service 70% information services 70% government policy 60% public relations 50% food safety 40%