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Team Leader (m/f/d) for Sustainable Ecotourism in Malawi - GIZ International Services Bookmark jobadShare jobad
Job-ID: V000057645 Location: Lilongwe Assignment period: 05/01/2025 - 04/30/2028 Field: Governance Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 01/08/2025Job description
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for
sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market
and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
We are preparing for โTechnical Assistance for the development of eco-tourism in Malawi fundned by the EU\". The overall objective of the project is To contribute to Malawiโs sustainable development of the ecotourism sector. The TA will provide technical support to the Ministry of Tourism and relevant stakeholders.
The project aims to support the development of ecotourism in Malawi. Malawi's variety of natural resources and attractions make the country an ideal tourist destination. Developing this potential creates strong opportunities for economic growth, increase of foreign exchange earnings, job creation in rural areas, as well as for preserving the countryโs natural and cultural heritage.
Your tasks
The Team Leader will work with project stakeholders in Malawi, the European Union Delegation, local enterprises, and especially rural communities to achieve project objectives. S/he will develop project strategy, build and lead an effective team, and achieve project objectives, including the folllowing:
Your profile
Qualifications and skills
Masterโs degree in any of the following: tourism planning and management, sustainable tourism, ecotourism or tourism resource conservation and management, hospitality management, travel and tourism management, or a relevant, directly related discipline; Fluent in English (at least C1 level; Language levels are defined for understanding, speaking and writing skills by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages available at https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr and should be demonstrated by certificates or by past relevant experience).General professional experience
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience working with government ministries or agencies, and with private sector organisations and companies, and with international partners in the context of development cooperation, in the tourism or natural resources management sectors. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as Team Leader. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in programme management related to development cooperation (donor funded programmes aimed at contributing to the eradication of poverty, economic, social and sustainable development and environmental protection) in the tourism or natural resources management sectors. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in providing technical assistance for public authorities or agencies in developing countries on tourism development policy, planning, management, preferably with a focus on ecotourism. Previous experience managing EU funded projects is an asset;Specific professional experience
Must have demonstrable experience in conducting research. I.e. provide a record of success in at least 3 research studies that briefly explain the purpose, methods, results, and implications of the study, as well as the challenges and limitations that were faced. Those with experience in tourism or ecotourism research will have an added advantage, Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience implementing tourism and/or natural resource related projects benefiting local communities, Must have experience in any of these areas : ecotourism standards and certification; or in tourism statistics. Experience of working in Southern African Development Community (SADC) or East African Community (EAC) tourism destinations is an asset.Location information
Geographical coverage will be national with consultancy activities being coordinated from Lilongwe, Malawi.