Company description

Swisscontact (www.swisscontact.org), the Swiss non-profit organisation
engaged in co-operation for private sector development, will implement the
Regional Tourism Development Program – WISATA Phase II as part of the
Indonesian Swiss Development Cooperation. The program aims at increasing
competitiveness of selected tourism destination in order to create income
and job opportunities for the local population in the tourism sector.

Open Position
For program activities in Central Kalimantan Swisscontact is looking for
enthusiastic and independent professionals in the following field of
expertise:

Program Officer Internal Destination Development for Tanjung Puting in
Pangkalan Bun

Main task: Responsible to prepare attractive tourism objects and make
available high quality local Tourism info for regional and local promotion
purposes; provide to local stakeholders on the job training in tourism
attraction assessment and development; support local DMO to develop
concept and structure for a local Tourism Info Centers incl.
responsibility and operation of the info center.

In addition responsible for skills training and capacity building of local
tourism associations and businesses to improve the quality of services;
Relationship management between the private sector, public institutions
and the Destination Management Organization.

Requirements: At least 3 years experiences in tourism businesses
(preferable tour operator), strong interpersonal skills, pro-active,
assertiveness.

General requirements:
– Team player with strong communicational, interpersonal and
organizational skills;
– Good command of written and spoken English, excellent computer skills
(MS office)
– University degree in relevant field of study (those lacking the stated
educational requirements but having an excellent track record are
encouraged to apply);
– Interest in development work and eco-tourism;
– Excellent work ethic, self-starter and flexibility in schedule
– Background experiences dealing with small-medium enterprises as well as
community involvement
– Preferred applicants from the local area (Central Kalimantan)
– Willing to relocate to Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan for selected
applicants who are not residing in Central Kalimantan

Contact us: We can offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment,
a culture of mutual respect and the opportunity to play a vital role in
the project. If you are interested in joining our team where your talent
will impact the project outcomes, please apply by 11 July 2016 to:
[email protected] – Please indicate place and position