A fast growing Tourism Company based in Morogoro Municipality is looking for a multi-skilled and highly capable candidate to fill the position of a Project Manager to oversee one of its projects in Simiyu Region. This project is currently in the process of being diversified in order to meet the requirements of Special Wildlife Investment Concession Areas (SWICA), initiated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.
The company is therefore looking for a mature and competent Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, overseeing and leading this project together with other supplementary undertakings that will be established in other tourism areas. This is a senior position in our organization and it requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders and most often managing several project components simultaneously.
Duties and Responsibilities of the job
The prospective candidate will be required to take charge of the following duties and responsibilities:
- Oversee the overall planning and management of the project.
- Ensure compliance with SWICA Regulations.
- Ensure implementation of the Project Business Plan including the terms and conditions of the Concession Agreement signed between the Government and the company.
- Coordinate the financial and human resources to ensure timely execution of the planned activities.
- Manage the project progress and adapt work as required.
- Ensure all the components of the project are implemented in time.
- Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation.
- Ensure the core functions of the project are executed properly (Conservation; Wildlife protection; Community support; tourism hunting and photographic activities and Research and Monitoring)
- Design risk mitigation plan of the project.
- Conduct project review and prepare detailed reports to the Board of Directors.
- Optimize and improve operational processes of the project where necessary.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors during the course of the audit.
- Participate effectively as a member of the Joint Committees of the project.
- Undertake any other assignments as may be directed by the Managing Director/ Board of Directors of the company.
Job Qualifications and Experience
The applicant is required to possess a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in Wildlife Management including managing rural projects and should possess a first degree in any of the following fields:
- Wildlife Management and Conservation.
- Environmental Management.
- Project Management and Rural Development and Planning.
In addition the candidate is required to have at least 5 years experience in the relevant field and should possess high level of the following soft skills:
- Written and verbal communication skills – English and Swahili
- Capacity to manage stressful situations.
- Leadership skills
- Big-picture thinking and vision.
- Attention to details and Conflict resolution skills.
If you feel to possess the relevant qualifications and skills; kindly submit your application together with your CV and copies of your certificates to the undersigned before 30th April 2024.
Managing Director,
P O. Box 678,
MOROGORO.
E-mail: [email protected]
