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Position Title: Tourism Marketing Specialist
Country: Uganda
Organisation:AWF Uganda
Background Information:
AWF is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to be responsible
for its Tourism Marketing component and coordination of technical input into
the Tourism for Biodiversity (T4B) Program which is in its
second year
implementation phase. Reporting to the Chief of Party, the incumbent will work
with project implementation partners and private sector to design and implement
tourism marketing strategy and campaign.
Responsibilities
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In collaboration with
implementing partners, plan, budget and design project activities relating to
tourism marketing to ensure an integrated approach and transfer of project
methodologies.
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Lead the preparation and
maintenance of a detailed tourism marketing work plan and ensure deliverables
are on target and submitted in a timely manner to ensure successful
implementation.
·
Oversee and coordinate the
tourism marketing activities in line with donor and AWF established procedures
and guidelines and be the focal point for information related to the tourism
component.
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Prepare scopes of work, select
and recruit consultants. Work with project partners and consultants to develop
or enhance tourism infrastructure, products and services within targeted
protected areas as well as communities surrounding these regions.
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Be responsible for all
communication related to the tourism component, including but not limited to
collating and distributing updates to partners and funders, documenting success
stories, reporting on progress as part of the quarterly and annual donor
reports and ensuring open communication
lines with partners.
·
Work with project partners and
consultants to market and establish market linkages for tourism around Uganda’s
protected areas as well as the entire national trade.
·
Support capacity building and
coordination activities to ensure successful and integrated implementation.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in degree in
Business Administration, Enterprise Development, Tourism, Economics, or related
field.
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At least 10+ years expertise in
the private sector or in the tourism sector with proven experience in advising
and designing strategies designing successful tourism enterprise activities in
Uganda. Strong understanding of fundamental issues in Tourism and Conservation in Uganda
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Demonstrated experience in
project management, working with communities private sector tourism operators,
and public sector partners.
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Ability to network, negotiate,
influence and communicate effectively
with a wide group of collaborators, including proactive sharing of information
and reporting;
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Excellent verbal and written
communication skills, including technical skills in report writing
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Ability to take initiative and to
work independently with minimal supervision
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Computer literacy – proficiency in Microsoft
Office suite of applications and statistical analysis programs
·
Prior experience in USAID
programs an added advantage
CLOSING DATE : 31st March
2014
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail,
please submit your resume in confidence to the website on the link below:
