Job description
– Reliably contribute to formulation of strategies to diversify and develop different tourism products;
– Proposing draft strategies to address factors that hinder the development and diversification of tourism products;
– Identify the existing and potential tourism sites and develop appropriate strategies aiming to strategically develop them;
– Contribute to the development of strategies for the diversification of tourism products;
– In collaboration with the Division Manager, follow up the implementation of strategic tourism projects and facilities;
– Strategically, collaborate and assist both the private and public stakeholders to ensure tourism destination management areas are well developed;
– Research and analyze unique tourism products to develop for both normal and niche markets;
– Timely analyze and communicate necessary changes regarding tourism products as per targeted markets;
– Provide industry with information on tourism business opportunities;
– Identifying new product and gathering market requirements as well as determine business-case and feasibility;
– Ensure the maintenance of tourism facilities and infrastructure;
– Support development of new tourism products in protected areas;
– Upgrade and diversify the product range and services to meet or exceed the expectations of tourists;
– Coordinate building product roadmaps as well as working to a critical path and ensuring all products are produced on schedule;
– Contribute in formulation of Terms of References-ToRs to hire personnel needed in any related work to product development and diversification;
– Contribute in development of content proposals for strategic partnerships in the product development and diversification, including draft MoUs and agreements;
– Analyses and advises on the concession agreements of the tourism products/entities.
– Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior(s).
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
Experience: 5
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Masters in Management
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Tourism Management
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 5
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
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Excellent command of written and spoken English;
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Proven track record in the successful development of products, within a complex stakeholder environment.
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Experience in managing a broad portfolio of products and services, across different life-stages.
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Experience in product and/or project management experience within a service industry to increase revenues.
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Proven track record in commissioning market research and using data to successfully launch and drive usage of products.
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Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to effectively direct team to deliver projects on time and on budget
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Ability to collect & analyses information from various sources to design projects that meet tourist demand and can attain scalability
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Strong knowledge of tourism industry in relation to the policies, strategies and regulations governing the industry;
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Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s tourist attractions and available natural resources;
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Excellent creativity and innovation skills with ability to develop and new and diversified tourism products;
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Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines with high attention to detail
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
