Project Officer - Internal Destination Development Wakatobi

Company Description


Swisscontact (www.swisscontact.org), 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.

For program activities in Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi Swisscontact is
looking for enthusiastic and independent professionals in the following
field of expertise:

Junior Program Officer Internal Destination Development

Main task: Assist local communities in Community Based Tourism to improve
their internal organisation and services to offer their cultural
environment and local product to the tourism sector. In addition, support
the local SMK by developing curricula with specific functions in
hospitality industry, and introducing the curricula through training of
teachers
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, and
assertive

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
- Preferable Indonesian nationality and local applicants of Wangi-Wangi
and surrounding, South East Sulawesi
- Willing to relocate to Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi for selected
applicants who are not residing in Wakatobi, South East 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 by 25 September 2015 to:
recruitment@swisscontact-wisata.org - Please indicate place and position.