Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About the Project
North Luangwa Conservation Programme is a partnership entity formed between FZS and DNPW Zambia with the mandate of conserving the Norh Luangwa Landscape. The partnership has been in place since 1986 and the programme has grown to be one of the leading conservation programmes in the region.
The conservation programme has grown over the years and is now recognised as one of the most effective and equitable conservation management programmes in the region, the first to be recognised by IUCN Green List in Zambia. With extensive, inclusive and innovative approaches to Landscape Integration and Law Enforcement operations, NLCP continues to innovate and set benchmarks for gender mainstreaming, equitable management and stakeholder inclusion under the mission of “Linking Livelihoods and Landscape”.

About The Position
North Luangwa Conservation Programme (NLCP) is looking for an experienced Tourism Manager with a strong management background in community-based tourism to play a crucial role in our work developing tourism in and around the North Luangwa Landscape.
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the development and management of tourism camps, activities and adventure tourism products in conjunction with Community Resource Boards (CRBs) and NLCP team members. Collaboration with Commercial operators in the landscape is also required to build alignment and collaborative tourism efforts in line with the “linking Livelihoods and Landscape” mission.
The role will require a proactive manager to ensure an efficient, seamless and well coordinated tourism function in and around the North Luangwa Landscape. Expected outcomes include unique and engaging tourism experiences, increased revenue, enhanced visibility and reservations, financial sustainability, strengthened community relationships and empowerment.

Your Tasks
Tourism Camp Management
Oversee camp operations inclusive of Community owned tourism facilities in 3 Chiefdoms surrounding the National Park
Ensure high quality customer service and experiences
Manage camp staff, training and capacity building
Implement environmental and safety standards
Community Engagement & Collaboration
Foster relationships with Community Resources Boards (CRB’s) towards improved benefit – sharing and capacity building
Develop and implement community-based tourism initiatives
Facilitate community training and capacity building
Collaborate with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) on Park visitor tracking and reporting
Liaise with Commercial operators in the landscape to align with NLCP and Tourism programme objectives
Marketing & Promotion
Develop community-based tourism products, services and activities that will complement the current offering
Create events, and adventure products compatible with the landscape and NLCP Mission to showcase conservation efforts and tourism experiences
Monitor online presence inclusive of website and social media platforms

General Management
Develop and implement tourism strategies aligned with conservation goals
Manage tourism revenue, expenses and budgeting
Negotiate contracts with operators, suppliers and partners
Report on occupancies and track revenue and tourism statistics

Your Profile
• Master’s Degree in business or relevant field preferable
• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Conservation, Business or related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in Adventure/Eco Tourism across a variety of departments
• A proven track record in tourism and management, and staff capacity building
• Broad knowledge of ecotourism and adventure tourism principles
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in the field, in remote areas
• Good knowledge and understanding of conservation priorities, trends and programmes in the subregion, and in Zambia in particular
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and project management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent capability in MS office

We Offer
• An opportunity to live in, understand and have an impact in the spectacular North Luangwa Landscape
• Engagement and meaningful work with room for your innovation and creativity
• Inclusion in a dynamic and motivated team in Zambia as well as the FZS Africa team.
• A fair and competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge to make a difference, please submit your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation. Include the contact details of three (3) traceable references with a brief description of your working relationship. Please mark your application as ‘FZS-ZM NLCP Tourism Manager.
• Application Deadline: 16th December 2024
• About Us
• Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, South East Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems we are focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.
• To apply for this job please visit zoologisch.jobs.personio.de.

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