Tourism Officer Jobs in Tanzania

JOB TITLE: Tourism Officer

LOCATION: Moshi Municipal

DURATION: Permanent

COMPANY: ANDA African Adventure LTD. is a locally registered and licensed Tour Operator. ANDA is jointly owned and directed by a Tanzanian and an American with operations based in Moshi Town. The company aims to provide travelers with a budgeted and responsible journey to the natural and cultural marvels of Tanzania. Services we offer include: wildlife safaris, cultural tours, mountain climbing, beach holidays, and more.

To achieve our vision and mission as a company, we have drawn up a charter of values, a set of guidelines that we strive to follow at all times. Integral to our mission and values are our sustainability and business ethics programs. They enable us to strive for a high level of service and to ensure that we maintain high ethical standards by fulfilling our commitments and acting with integrity in accordance with sound business principles.

Our success as a company will be secured through the expertise and experience of our staff, and the excellent cooperation with our business partners. To stay competitive, we will always forge ahead towards the long term objectives which are reinforcing our reputation and delivering the highest product quality and customer service.

We are now looking for a suitable candidate who can fill the position of TOURISM OFFICER.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Devising and planning tours, and arranging itineraries to meet the needs of clients

• Monitoring tours in progress to ensure clients and guides are comfortable and safe

• Product development and marketing

• Organizing special and seasonal events and festivals

• Setting up and attending exhibitions and holiday shows

• Managing staff, budgets and training needs


• Developing e-tourism platforms, including websites, and constructing business databases

• Producing tourist information, including art work, and writing press releases and copy for tourism guides/newsletters

• Liaising with local operators, the media, designers and printers

• Providing funding and business advice support and sending e-newsletters to local businesses

• Giving talks to local parties, community groups and schools, and handling media enquiries.

• Ordering products and services as needed

PREFFERED REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed Bachelors Degree in Tourism or Marketing

• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in tourism industry

• Demonstrated strong skills in time management, leadership, organization, creativity, innovation, and communication

• Strong English language skills, written and oral

• Willing to travel, available to work beyond normal hours and on short notice



NUMERATIONS:

Attractive compensation package will be offered to successful applicant.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please prepare the following application materials:

1. Cover letter stating interest for the position and identifying skills and experience relating to the position duties and responsibilities described above

2. Professional CV listing career history

3. At least three professional references with current contact information

Applications may be submitted by E-MAIL no later than 23rd January, 2012 to: info@anda-adventures.com or anda-adventures@hotmail.com

Short list candidates will be contacted no later than 1 February, 2012 for a possible interview.

For more information about our company, please visit our website at: www.ANDA-adventures.com