Senior Marketing Officer - 1 Post

The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) is a Government organization established under the Tanzania Tourist Board Act, CAP 364, and R.E. 2002 of the Laws of Tanzania. The main functions of the Board include the promotion of Destination Tanzania, encouraging tourism development, and fostering an understanding within Tanzania of the importance and economic benefits of the tourism industry. The Board as an equal opportunity employer is looking for suitably qualified Tanzanian Citizens to fill the following vacancy:-

POSITION: SENIOR MARKETING OFFICER (1 POST)

Required qualifications:
Holder of Degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Tourism Management from recognized University/Institution with at least 6 years of proven experience in performing similar duties. Those with post graduate qualifications will have added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) To implement the Marketing strategy to promote all aspect of tourism;
(ii) To carry out direct marketing activities in accordance with budgets;
(iii) To manage specific promotional activities which are in accordance with the
agreed business plan;
(iv) To maintain knowledge of relevant tourism developments and procedures for
each market segment;
(v) To implement the Board’s e-communication and e-relationship marketing
activities;
(vi) To organize and lead promotional campaigns for market penetration;
(vii) To provide progress inputs of marketing activities.
(viii) To identify as recommended to the Market Manager, the most cost effective activity for promoting Tanzania;
(ix) To prepare and disseminate correct information on Tanzania tourism to the tourist and other stakeholders;
(x) To perform any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time by the Superior;

Remuneration
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experiences and qualifications will be provided which is within Tanzania Tourist Board salary scale (TTBS) 6.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i) All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old;
ii) All applicants must attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing reliable
contact (postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers);
iii) Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
Certificates:
· Postgraduate/ Degree/Advance Diploma/Diploma Certificates;
· Postgraduate/Degree/Advance Diploma/Diploma Transcripts;
· Form IV and VI National Examination Certificates;
· Computer Certificate;
· One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
v Note that, Testimonials, Partial Transcript and Result Slips will not be accepted.
iv) Presentation of any forged documents and any other informations in the CV will Necessitate legal action;
v) Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable
Contacts details;
vi) Academic Certificates from foreign bodies for Ordinary Level Education
should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA);
vii) Applicants for senior posts currently employed in the Public Service should
rout their application letters through their respective employer;
viii) Applicants for entry position currently employed in the Public Service should not apply; they have to comply with Government Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated on 30th November, 2010;
ix) Academic Certificates from foreign Universities/Institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
x) Only short listed applicants will be informed on a date for interview;
xi) Deadline for application is 14th January, 2015;
xii) Application letters (sealed) should be posted to the following address:-

The Managing Director,
Tanzania Tourist Board,
Samora Avenue / Azikiwe Streat,
IPS Building, Third Floor,
P. O. Box 2485,
DAR ES SALAAM.

NB: HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTED.