Regional Tourism Development Manager

Job Summary:

Position: Regional Tourism Development Manager

Reports to: CEO

A Regional Tourism Development Manager will be responsible for formulating and implementing a development strategy for our Uganda properties. In partnership with local stakeholders, he/she will initiate, facilitate and promote projects to optimize our business in Uganda.

Core Job Responsibilities a& Duties:

• Responsible for the strategic development of  Eastern and Southern Africa clientele base
• provide leadership to maximize our property's potential for generating increased visitor spending and creating compelling, sustainable traveller experiences throughout the country. 
• Develops research to measure performance and provides input on strategy, sets performance metrics, and shares findings with key stakeholders, including Ugandan Tourism Board and Industry partners
• Review tourism projects or strategies.
• Provide advice and support for tourism projects.
• Draw up technical specification documents and evaluate responses from service providers.
• Execute the various stages of, and are responsible for, the deliverables of a particular project or client database/portfolio
• They schedule/plan the different stages in the implementation of tourism projects.
• Manages design and delivery of initiatives that promote hospitality training and visitor readiness, with a focus on supporting industry partners in emerging destinations.
• Develops research to measure performance and provides input on strategy, sets performance metrics, and shares findings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience in Tourism and preferably extensive exposure working within the Eastern African countries
• Previous knowledge and demonstrated skill in program planning and coordination of multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people at all levels in stressful situations and exercise confidentiality and discretion as appropriate.
• Skill in relationship building and networking with a diverse population of organizations, associations, and interest groups.
• Strong oral and written communication skills that include the demonstrated ability to edit and write.
• Excellent time management skills, including the demonstrated ability to meet timelines and prioritize multiple projects.
• Team orientation and the demonstrated ability to work effectively with peers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Ability and willingness to work hours beyond the standard daily or weekly schedule when necessary.

General Conditions:

• Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a reliable contact address, email, and telephone numbers and attach all relevant documents.
• Applicants should apply the strengths of the information given in this advertisement.
• Applicants should indicate two reputable referees with reliable contacts.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

How to Apply:

All applications should be addressed and sent through the Brightermonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Here' section not later than 31st May 2023 at 16.00 pm.