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• Carry
  out regular market research to obtain information required to establish
  uniqueness, demand, viability, feasibility, marketability and information
  associated with potential products i.e. Conducts marketing analysis to
  develop product definitions. Constitute in consultation with senior
  management, all product development committees and ensures that such
  committees meet regularly as and when required
• Works
  with tourism partners in the development and production of appropriate
  products and services.
• Organize
  site visits for product committees in the design of product trails or
  circuits
• Manage
  the construction of monuments and/or the development of sites associated
  with products preferably using a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Approach
• Organize
  training of communities around sites to benefit from tourism through Tour
  Guiding or making souvenirs or packaging experience to be included in
  product itineraries.        
• Actively
  coordinate the development of products and service offerings including
  packages, events and attractions;
• Organize
  launch events for the developed products in their key target markets
• Carry
  out research to evaluate product performance, and to update product
  information
• Actively
  participate in overall product strategy, research and development
  requirements, development, and coordination for new and emerging products.
• Coordinate
  product development, estimates of potential profits, and release to
  production.
• Collaborate
  with PR and Communication to maintain adequate communication information
  and materials for the developed products
• Perform
  any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

• The
  ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Marketing,
  Business Development or any relevant field.
• At
  least five to seven years’ experience in product development with a profit
  orientated hospitality industry.
• Computer
  literacy skills
• Possess
  excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven
  ability to work under limited supervision
• Working
  knowledge of Uganda’s Current and Potential Tourism Offer
• Knowledge
  of Uganda’s tourism and hospitality industry and excellent contacts and
  networking capabilities within the sector           
• Knowledge
  of current affairs, political, social and business issues that relate to
  and affect tourism and the travel trade. 

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