Job Description
– Contribute to formulation of strategies to address factors that hinder the development and diversification of tourism products;
– Contribute to the development of strategies for the development and diversification of tourism products;
– Provide industry with information on tourism business opportunities.
– Identifying new product and gathering market requirements as well as determine business-case and feasibility
– Ensure regular follow up, 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
– Building product roadmaps as well as working to a critical path and ensuring all products are produced on schedule
– Facilitate investors in tourism product development with provision of information and guidance;
– Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior(s).
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Economics
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Tourism Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Business Information Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
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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Strong command of written and spoken English;
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Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
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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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Ability to collect & analyses information from various sources to design projects that meet tourist demand and can attain scalability
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
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Knowledge of tourism industry in relation to the policies, strategies and regulations governing the industry;
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Knowledge of Rwanda’s tourist attractions and geography;
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Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines
