Swisscontact (www.swisscontact.org), the Swiss non-profit organization
engaged in co-operation for private sector development, is implementing 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 Toraja – South Sulawesi, Swisscontact is
looking for an enthusiastic and independent professional in the following field
of expertise:
Program Officer for SME and SMK – Toraja office
Basic function of
position
The Program Officer for SME and SMK, under
the supervision of the Field Office Manager, provides necessary support to the field
offices in Toraja to support the development of tools to deliver effective
Business Development Services, and strengthen service providers in the target
destinations to improve the service quality of local tourism businesses.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
·
Support the development and guide the implementation of
high-quality, technical trainings to improve the service quality of the local
tourism industry in the target destinations. Training programs include
hospitality management for small enterprises in the local tourism industry and
skill trainings for the local tourism workforce, mainly focusing hospitality
professions and tourist guiding.
·
Support to strengthen the capacity of selected local service
providers in particular selected tourism associations such as the Hotel &
Restaurant Association (PHRI) and Tour Guide Association (HPI), and the local
resource network, to deliver effective services to local tourism businesses;
coach local service providers to deliver trainings using the materials
developed by the project.
·
Support and coach local BDS providers in the development of
competitive proposals to acquire additional financing to execute training offers.
·
Assist local vocational tourism schools (SMKs) to improve their
skills training and support the linkage with tourism businesses and industries,
also vocational education training (VET)
·
Assist in preparation of program documentation, including program
reports, evaluations and program plans.
Desired Qualifications:
University degree in
relevant field.
Minimum of two years working experience
in tourism/ hospitality sector.
Working experience within a development
organization / NGO or similar experience preferred
Spoken and written fluency in English
Experience and skills in facilitation of training
events; experience and skills in organizational development preferably private
sector such as associations; working knowledge of sustainable tourism
development preferred
Skills and Abilities
Ability to represent the project effectively
and professionally with local stakeholders such as partner organizations, and
local officials;
Excellent organizational, administrative
and writing skills also computer skills in word-processing,
An excellent team player with
interpersonal and communication skills and has high motivation and commitment
to work effectively as part of an cross-cultural team;
Readiness to travel extensively to
selected destinations
Ability to works in flexibility hours
Willing to relocate to Toraja, South
Sulawesi for selected applicants who are not residing in Toraja, South Sulawesi
Preferred applicants from the local
area (Toraja, South Sulawesi)
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 at the latest by 7 February
2017 to: id.recruitment-wisata2@
Yunita Mardiani
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