Peak DMC East Africa
Group Leader / Tour Leader
Group Leader / Tour Leader
Position Purpose: To ensure the overall successful operation of each trip as
detailed by PEAK DMC management with particular reference to the health, safety
and enjoyment of the group members.
Qualification and Experience
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Diploma or equivalent in tour
guiding/operations from a recognized institution
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Level 2 Senior First Aid Certificate
(must be completed prior to commencement)
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Demonstrated experience working and
developing rapport with, a broad range of individuals and groups
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Passion for travel in the PEAK
Adventure Group style and travel experience in the areas of PEAK DMC operations
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Basic computer skills including
email, word and excel
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Excellent English language skills
Other Skills and Attributes
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An understanding of and commitment to
PEAK DMC’s Responsible Travel philosophy
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High standards of customer service
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Sound leadership skills
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Ability to work independently and
problem solve
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Excellent organisational skills
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Experience in budgeting and handling
large sums of money
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An ability to communicate with people
from varied cultures and backgrounds
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To be physically fit and healthy to
withstand the combination of long hours, and often mentally and physically
challenging conditions
·
Sense of humour.
Other Requirements
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Current passport
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Tourism license
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Consent for a criminal records check
and medical examination
Accountabilities
Annual Operational Accountabilities
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To consistently deliver a high level
of Customer Service and Passenger Satisfaction.
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To run all trips to Budget in
accordance with PEAK DMC accounting procedures.
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To run trips in adherence to PEAK DMC
Itineraries Guidelines and policies and company values
·
To carry out administrative
requirements in a thorough and timely manner.
Benchmark Measure
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Passenger feedback.
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Monthly report from accounts dept.
Passenger feedback and reporting from RT Co-ordinator, OM, Sales Staff, etc.
Complaint letters from travelers and agents.
No of incidents resulting from trips led.
OM reports and reviews – feedback from associated departments eg; accounts.
Passenger feedback and reporting from RT Co-ordinator, OM, Sales Staff, etc.
Complaint letters from travelers and agents.
No of incidents resulting from trips led.
OM reports and reviews – feedback from associated departments eg; accounts.
Annual Project Accountabilities OR
Performance Pay Goals
To consistently deliver a high level
of Customer Service and Passenger Satisfaction.
Measures & Targets
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Day to day leading in an organised
and professional manner.
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To continually update and increase
local knowledge of region/s by actively researching information in books,
magazines, internet and interaction with local communities.
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To research and produce articles and
interest sheets to add to the PEAK DMC Leaders Website “data bank”.
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To provide regular briefings to
passengers.
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Actively assist travelers when
problems occur.
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Take into account needs of
individuals as well as the group.
To run all trips to Budget in
accordance with PEAK DMC accounting procedures.
Measures & Targets
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Provide accurate emailed accounts
within 2 days of a trip finishing.
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Keep up to date with most recent
costings.
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Keep additional costs (e.g. office)
to a minimum where possible.
To run trips in adherence to PEAK DMC
Itineraries Guidelines, Policies and Company Values.
Measures & Targets
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To be aware of current PEAK DMC
Policy and Guidelines relevant to leading and to act within these at all times.
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To develop and maintain good working
relationships and communication with local operators, fellow leaders and PEAK
DMC management.
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To uphold and promote Responsible
Travel practices and adherence to Company Values by acting as a role model to
other leaders and travelers by demonstrating respect for local people, customs
and environments.
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Initiating and/or participating in RT
projects.
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To ensure the safety and wellbeing of
PEAK DMC travelers by leading trips in accordance with PEAK DMC’s Safety
policy.
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Be mindful of the safety of travelers
at all times and to take preventative measures to ensure your own safety as
well as that of your group members.
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To facilitate interaction with local
communities by initiating activities that bring travelers into contact with
local communities, e.g. market visits
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To develop language skills in order
to act as an interpreter / “go-between”.
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To ensure group members also adhere
to PEAK DMC Policy and Guidelines wherever relevant and to act upon behavior
that contravene these.
To carry out administrative requirements
in a thorough and timely manner.
Measures & Targets
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Administrative requirements include;
loading passenger insurance and next of kin details onto the web, bookings,
trip reports, etc.,
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To communicate with PEAK DMC Office
staff, management and fellow leaders in a regular and timely manner.
If you meet the above qualifications
Send your applications to irene.omune@peakdmc.com
Applications will be accepted up to
23/03/2019.