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Job Title:   Eco-Tourism Supervisor (3 Fresher Job Vacancies)

Organisation: National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Sector Manager

About US:

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda”, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry- related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector”.

Job Summary:   The Eco-Tourism Supervisor will be tasked with the effective management of eco-tourism sites and attractions for conservation and sustainable management of Central Forest Reserves.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement guidelines for managing ecotourism sites and attractions.
• Supervise and monitor the implementation of ecotourism activities and plans.
• Participate in formulation of partnership agreements and MOUs between NFA, forest adjacent communities, public and private institutions and implement them.
• Provide technical support and participate in identification and development of ecotourism sites and attractions in CFRs.
• Implement strategies for efficient revenue collection from both licensed and NFA operated sites.
• Prepare situational and progress reports.
• Network with relevant District Local Government, Local Communities, private institutions and partners in promoting of ecotourism.
• Supervise, appraise, coach, mentor and build staff capacity including patrol Personnel and Tour Guides.
• Maintain visitors’ register.
• Ensure safety of visitors and NFA assets.
• Manage bookings and reservations and participate in exhibitions and fairs to market and promote ecotourism products in CFRs.
• Brief and provide nature interpretation to tourists and other stakeholders.
• Develop forest trails and other infrastructure and ensure that they are regularly maintained.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Tourism Management from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management or related field is an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years working experience in a similar or related position in a reputable organization.
• Basic knowledge of forestry and environmental management, well developed customer care skills an knowledge of tour guiding and nature interpretation.
• Minimum of 25 years of age.
• Interpersonal, team building and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to manage ecotourism value chain.
• Customer care, presentable, etiquette and marketing.
• Knowledge of human resource, financial management and administration.
• High level of integrity, resilience and reliability.
• Entrepreneurial ability, acumen and result-oriented.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below or send soft copies to recruit@nfa.go.ug

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director

National Forestry Authority

Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi

P.O. Box 70863, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414-360400

Deadline: 22^nd March 2024

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. NFA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.

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