Intern
Assistant Program Coordinator
Job
Location: Kenya
– Mombasa, Arusha - Tanzania
Summary: Elective Africa ‘’EA’’ is seeking
enthusiastic and committed Assistant Program Coordinator with a background in
Tourism and Hospitality Management to join a dynamic and ambitious experiential
travel team in Kenya and Tanzania.
The
Assistant Program Coordinator is an integral member of the operations team and
has the general responsibility to ensure Elective Africa (‘’EA’’) delivers on
its promise as outlined in the EA program materials.
He works as part of a team and is expected to assume a leadership role in executing this role.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate
and plan for upcoming student placements and make the necessary
arrangements and coordinating program activities as efficiently as
possible.
- Efficiently
manage student itineraries and arrange for timely airport transfers,
student orientations.
- Liaise
with the operations Coordinator to ensure all logistical requirements for
clients are met, including but not limited to transport, accommodation,
food, utilities etc
- Identify
potential suppliers for various services in the specific location.
- Organize
community involvement activities that will promote EA CSR efforts.
- Any
other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelors
degree qualification from a recognized University is a must, preferably
under Tourism and Hospitality Management Department minimum second class
honors upper division.
- KCSE
Certificate, Minimum of B Plain.
- Excellent
Interpersonal skills and communication skills (Writing and Verbal) and
- Ability
to comfortably relate with cross cultural teams.
- A
self starter and be willing to travel for extended periods.
- Ability
to work under minimum or no supervision.
- Excellent
computing skills (Ms Office suite and Outlook).
- A
creative and innovative person.
- Willingness
to do long and odd hours.
- Relevant
experience in community development program management or tourism will be
an added advantage.
Application Process: Please send your application packet to
hr@electiveafrica.com. Include:
- Updated
curriculum vitae.
- Copies
of your academic and professional certificates.
- Email
and telephone contacts of three references.
- A
one page statement on why you believe you are suited for this position.
To be received by July 9, 2015
Only short listed candidates will be contacted