PROJECT OFFICER – TOURISM/PROTECTED AREAS

This position is pending signature with the donor.

The Project Officer – Tourism/Protected Areas will work under a 32-months project in the Federations of Municipalities of Bcharre and Zgharta-Ehden. The post-holder is expected to be based in these locations.

He/she will report directly to the Project Manager and be the thematic focal point for all tourism/protected areas activities under the project.

The project language will be fully in French.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as technical/thematic focal point and lead on all tourism/protected areas activities under the project, in close coordination and under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• Organize the logistics of relevant event, workshops, trainings.
• Coordinate the work of consultants under the agriculture thematic (if any).
• Support the Project Manager in stakeholder relations, representation and networking.
• Prepare weekly reports on field implementation, challenges, progress, lessons learned, etc. to the Project Manager.
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of all project documents.
• Attend project meetings and participate actively.
• Collect success stories from the field and ensure project visibility (Mada’s and the donor’s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Environmental Science, or related fields is required.
• 3 years working in NGOs under similar projects
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of people, both staff and stakeholders/beneficiaries
• French and Arabic required
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and tight deadlines
• Ability to be present on field on a regular basis
• Knowledge of the target area is mandatory