Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Vacancy - Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Tourism Attachee

Position Overview

Represent the Government of Zimbabwe in all Tourism and Hospitality issues relevant to the Foreign Mission including the United Nations World Tourism Organisation conferences and workshops conducted in the host country; Develop and implement market specific strategies for tourism promotion within the market area; Facilitate and implement government agreements on tourism at bilateral and multilateral levels in the market area.

Responsibilities

Represent the Government of Zimbabwe in all Tourism and Hospitality issues relevant to the Foreign Mission including the United Nations World Tourism Organisation conferences and workshops conducted in the host country
Develop and implement market specific strategies for tourism promotion within the market area
Facilitate and implement government agreements on tourism at bilateral and multilateral levels in the market area
Articulate Zimbabwe’s commitments in Bilateral and Multi-Lateral Tourism Agreements and Tourism protocols with regional economic communities (SADC), (RETOSA), (COMESA), (EAC) (AU) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)
Provide market intelligence and advisory services to the Zimbabwe Tourism sector
Promote meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism to Zimbabwe in the market area
Organize and facilitate Zimbabwe’s participation at tourism fairs, seminars and conferences in respective markets in liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Manage the destination brand and perception in the market area
Promote and facilitate access to destination Zimbabwe from the market area
Liaise with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) offices in the host country and other relevant International Development Partners to mobilize resources and increase technical cooperation in Tourism and Hospitality projects and programmes for Zimbabwe
Prepare documents, interventions and position papers for the sessions of the host country’s tourism symposia and any United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Conferences run in the host country
Promote Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) initiatives and monitor investor response in order to correctly manage potential investor satisfaction
Provide inputs into the development, implementation and review of the National Tourism Master Plan and Tourism Development and the promotion of Tourism Investments.

Qualifications

A degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Business Studies, Economics, Marketing Management, International Relations or equivalent
A Master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage
Certification and/or licensing with a relevant professional accrediting organization will be a distinct advantage
At least six (6) years relevant experience at Officer Grade or equivalent

Skills

An understanding of the regulations and policies, Regional and International protocols and conventions on Tourism and Hospitality Management
Sound knowledge of current National Development policies
Ability to communicate and network with a broad spectrum of stakeholders
Ability to employ information communication technology in the management of Tourism and Hospitality Management programmes

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Health insurance coverage.
Flexible work hours.
Professional development opportunities.
Fun team outings and events.