Job Title: Product
Development Officer
Development Officer
Organisation: Uganda
Tourism Board (UTB)
Tourism Board (UTB)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Ref: PDO: 2/0126/2015
About UTB:
Uganda Tourism Board was
reconstituted in the Tourism Act 2008 to play a pertinent role in the
realization of promoting, and contributing the development of the tourism
sector both within and outside Uganda and to coordinate with the Ministry
responsible for tourism and private sector in the implementation of the
national tourism policy. Uganda Tourism Board is strengthening itself to
achieve its mission and vision within and outside Uganda.
reconstituted in the Tourism Act 2008 to play a pertinent role in the
realization of promoting, and contributing the development of the tourism
sector both within and outside Uganda and to coordinate with the Ministry
responsible for tourism and private sector in the implementation of the
national tourism policy. Uganda Tourism Board is strengthening itself to
achieve its mission and vision within and outside Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send their applications to:
encouraged to send their applications to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Uganda Tourism Board,
Plot 42 Windsor Crescent,
Kololo,
Kololo,
P.O. Box 7211, Kampala, Uganda,
Tel: +256 414 342197
Tel: +256 414 342197
Fax: +256 414 342188 Mob: +256
772 450 038 +256 701 047 819
772 450 038 +256 701 047 819
Deadline: Friday, 6th February, 2015.
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