Company description
Swisscontact , the Swiss non-profit organisation engaged in co-operation for private sector
development, will implement the Regional Tourism Development Program - WISATA Phase II as part of the Indonesian Swiss Development Cooperation. The program aims at increasing competitiveness of selected tourism destination in order to create income and job opportunities for the local population in the tourism sector.
Open Position
For program activities in Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi Swisscontact is looking for enthusiastic and independent professionals in the following field of expertise:
General requirements:
- Team player with strong communicational, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Good command of written and spoken English, excellent computer skills (MS office)
- University degree in relevant field of study (those lacking the stated educational requirements but having an excellent track record are encouraged to apply);
- Interest in development work and eco-tourism;
- Excellent work ethic, self-starter and flexibility in schedule
- Willing to relocate to Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi
Program Officer for Destination Development and Marketing
Main task: Responsible to prepare attractive tourism objects and make available high quality local Tourism info for regional and local promotion purposes; provide to local stakeholders on the job training in tourism attraction assessment and development; support local DMO to develop concept and structure for a local Tourism Info Centers incl. responsibility and operation of the info center.
In addition strengthen relationship between the private sector, public institutions and the Destination Management Organisation.
Requirements: Experience of at least 3 years in tourism businesses (preferable tour operator), strong interpersonal skills, pro-active, assertiveness, willingness to work in remote areas. Having an interest in photography will be advantage but not a must.
Program Officer for Destination Development
Main task: Responsible for skills training and capacity building of local tourism associations and businesses to improve the quality of services; support and qualify local handicrafts producers and farmer groups through capacity building to improve the variety and quality of their products and link them to the local tourism market.
In addition assist local communities in CBT to improve their internal organisation and services to offer their cultural environment to the tourism sector;
Requirements: At least 3 years experiences in tourism businesses (hotel, tour operator etc.) and/or development work with communities (farmer groups, small producers), strong interpersonal skills, pro-active, assertiveness.
Junior Program Administrator
Main task: General administration and bookkeeping
Requirements:. At least 2 years' experience in administration and bookkeeping, good written and spoken English skills, ability to organize daily tasks for timely delivery, team player
Contact us: We can offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of mutual respect and the opportunity to play a vital role in the project. If you are interested in joining our team where your talent will impact the project outcomes, please apply for this position by 28 March 2014
Swisscontact , the Swiss non-profit organisation engaged in co-operation for private sector
development, will implement the Regional Tourism Development Program - WISATA Phase II as part of the Indonesian Swiss Development Cooperation. The program aims at increasing competitiveness of selected tourism destination in order to create income and job opportunities for the local population in the tourism sector.
Open Position
For program activities in Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi Swisscontact is looking for enthusiastic and independent professionals in the following field of expertise:
General requirements:
- Team player with strong communicational, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Good command of written and spoken English, excellent computer skills (MS office)
- University degree in relevant field of study (those lacking the stated educational requirements but having an excellent track record are encouraged to apply);
- Interest in development work and eco-tourism;
- Excellent work ethic, self-starter and flexibility in schedule
- Willing to relocate to Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi
Program Officer for Destination Development and Marketing
Main task: Responsible to prepare attractive tourism objects and make available high quality local Tourism info for regional and local promotion purposes; provide to local stakeholders on the job training in tourism attraction assessment and development; support local DMO to develop concept and structure for a local Tourism Info Centers incl. responsibility and operation of the info center.
In addition strengthen relationship between the private sector, public institutions and the Destination Management Organisation.
Requirements: Experience of at least 3 years in tourism businesses (preferable tour operator), strong interpersonal skills, pro-active, assertiveness, willingness to work in remote areas. Having an interest in photography will be advantage but not a must.
Program Officer for Destination Development
Main task: Responsible for skills training and capacity building of local tourism associations and businesses to improve the quality of services; support and qualify local handicrafts producers and farmer groups through capacity building to improve the variety and quality of their products and link them to the local tourism market.
In addition assist local communities in CBT to improve their internal organisation and services to offer their cultural environment to the tourism sector;
Requirements: At least 3 years experiences in tourism businesses (hotel, tour operator etc.) and/or development work with communities (farmer groups, small producers), strong interpersonal skills, pro-active, assertiveness.
Junior Program Administrator
Main task: General administration and bookkeeping
Requirements:. At least 2 years' experience in administration and bookkeeping, good written and spoken English skills, ability to organize daily tasks for timely delivery, team player
Contact us: We can offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of mutual respect and the opportunity to play a vital role in the project. If you are interested in joining our team where your talent will impact the project outcomes, please apply for this position by 28 March 2014
recruitment@swisscontact-wisata.org - Please indicate place and position in the subject.
