ECO-TOURISM OFFICER - KASANE (1), FRANCISTOWN (1) AND PALAPYE (1)

BOTSWANA TOURISM

1.ECO-TOURISM OFFICER - KASANE (1), FRANCISTOWN (1) AND PALAPYE (1)

1.1.Main Purpose of the Job

To provide Botswana Tourism Organisation with expert advice on sustainable tourism development with particular emphasis on improving the livelihoods of the rural communities by generating income and creating employment through tourism activities. 

1.2.Key Performance Areas

●Establishment and promotion of ecotourism projects
●Implementation of ecotourism best practices, standards and code of ethics
●Promotion of ecotourism enterprices
●Assist entrepreneurs in the development of ecotourism facilities
●Identify and investigate ecotourism potential and infrastructure
●Grading and eco-certification of tourism facilities.

1.3.Key Attributes

●Technical expertise
●Critical thinking and innovation
●Consultation & interpersonal relations
●Results focused
●Customer focused communications

1.4.Job Requirements

●Degree in Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science or related
●3 years experience in community conversation and/or ecotourism related projects

If you meet the above requirements please apply to:

Human Resources & Administration Manager
Botswana Tourism Organisation
Private Bag 275
Gaborone
Botswana

Alternatively, email your application to recruitment@botswanatourism.co.bw or hand deliver to:

Botswana Tourism Organisation (Head Office)
Plot 50676, Fairgrounds Office Park
Block , Ground Floor
Gaborone, Botswana

Closing date: Friday 4th July 2014
Source: The Botswana Gazette, Wednesday 25 June - 1 July 2014