Programme Officer- Boundless Southern Africa

SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT (SADC)

Harare, Zimbabwe

Open only to current government employees — verified by EC Number.

Application Deadline November 20, 2026

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Role Overview

• Facilitate the implementation of Protocol on Development of Tourism; • Facilitate implementation of regional strategies and programmes on tourism development in the region such as RIDMP and the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) programme, particularly component 7 or the SADC TFCA Programme i.e. Development of TFCAs into marketable regional tourism products; • Facilitate harmonization of regional policies, strategies and/or rules regarding crossborder operations and trade in support of liberalization of exchange control regulations; • Facilitate and promote use TFCAs as a mechanism to foster cross-border cooperation in tourism development; Promote the development of cross border tourism activities as a means of fostering regional and socio‐economic development. Facilitate removal of barriers to cross-border travel and operations. Facilitate development of policies and strategies that promote favourable investment climate for tourism within the region for both public and private sectors including small and medium scale tourism establishment. Promote equitable private sector and community partnerships in tourism development. Facilitate improvement of tourism service and infrastructure in order to foster a vibrant tourism industry. Facilitate the setting of research priorities and policies on tourism development in order to develop sustainable tourism across the region. Support the SADC TFCA Tourism Working Group to deliver its mandate as guided by the Member States and Preparing documentation for the working group meetings and technical papers for discussion and /or publication. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervising officer.

Requirements & Qualifications

At least a Master’s Degree in Tourism Development, Marketing, Tourism Economics, Business Administration or a related field from a recognised institution.
At least seven (7) years of experience in tourism management-related position within a public or private sector, regional or international organization.
Experience in development of strategy, policy, business plans and programme formulation and implementation.
Research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Report writing skills.
Organisational skills (planning, budgeting, time management, work prioritisation).
Communication and presentation skills.
Interpersonal skills

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