Managing Director Job Opportunities at Arusha International Conference Centre 2022
1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East Africa Cooperation, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), invites dynamic, proactive, experienced and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill one (1) vacant post of the Managing Director of Arusha International Conference Center (AICC).
2.0 THE ARUSHA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER (AICC)
AICC was established under the Public Corporations Act No. 17 of 1969 by a Presidential Order through Government Notice number 115, published on 25thAugust, 1978. The Centre is wholly owned by the Government of Tanzania and operates under the purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation.
AICC was established to manage and control the complex of the defunct East African Community Headquarter and all other premises and lands in Arusha which belonged to the defunct East African Community. It also owns Julius Nyerere International Convention
Centre as per Arusha International Conference Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order of 2014, dated 19thMarch, 2014; and to provide facilities and services on the complex for purposes of conferences, meetings, seminars etc.
The Center operates as a fully-fledged commercial entity without Government subvention. The provision of conference services is the core business. However, AICC also rents offices at the headquarters’ complex and housing units in Arusha. The Center also provides health services through its medium sized 32-bed hospital in Arusha.
POST MANAGING DIRECTOR
EMPLOYER ARUSHA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER (AICC)
REPORTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUPERVISES HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND UNITS
KEY COMPETENCIES/ ATTRIBUTES
(i) Visionary, Strategic thinker, Scenario Analyst and Planner; (ii) Business Continuity Mindset;
(iii) High level of integrity to sustain the institution’s credibility within the context of national, regional and international corporate governance principles, frameworks and practices;
(iv) Excellent interpersonal, communication, public relations and customer relationship skills;
(v) High level of business acumen, commercial awareness and entrepreneurship skills;
(vi) Capacity to analyze and interpret big data and make sound decisions in complex and competitive environments;
(vii) Excellent Risk Management skills;
(viii) Ability to build teams, foster team spirit, oversee and lead teams with diverse disciplines and expertise and unify their effort in promotion and development of conferencing tourism;
(ix) Excellent performance management skills;
(x) Ability to create value proposition for domestic, regional and international conferencing tourism clients and stakeholders;
(xi) Proven Service and conferencing Marketing skills for promotion of the Tanzania conferencing tourism domestically, regionally and internationally;
(xii) Knowledge of national, regional and international conferencing tourism practices;
(xiii) Understanding of public policies, laws and regulations related to domestic, regional and international conferencing tourism;
(xiv) Ability to interpret policy objectives for establishment of Arusha International Conference Center in relation to the country’s development agenda, economic policies and the ICRC's position in implementation of the national policies and agenda;
(xv) Ability to innovate and create conferencing tourism solutions to high end, mid end, low end and emerging markets; and
(xvi) Strong resource mobilization and negotiation skills.
LANGUAGES
Multilingual, preferably Kiswahili and English. Knowledge of other languages such as French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese will be an added advantage
JOB SUMMARY
Manage, develop and transform the Arusha International Conference Center (AICC) to be a hub of domestic, regional and international conferencing and Convention tourism in the sub saharan region.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i) Providing leadership and management of the Center according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors;
(ii) Creating the required synergy within the Center through planning, organizing, coordinating and overall management of the AICC operations;
(iii) Overseeing policies and protocol issues;
(iv) Managing, planning and coordinating the Center’s activities of promoting
sustainable congress and business tourism;
(v) Enhancing the Center’s position and ability as the premier congress and
business tourism promotion agency in the country;
(vi) Acting as intermediary between the Board and staff of the Center;
(vii) Translating and communicating policies formulated by the Board to all staff of the Center for clear implementation and success;
(viii) Drafting policies for approval by the Board and preparing procedures to implement the organizational policies; reviewing existing policies on an annual basis and recommending changes to the Board as appropriate;
(ix) Spearheading the Center’s initiatives in seeking sources of finance for various projects undertaken by the Center;
(x) Preparing national and international programs for appropriate promotion of congress and business tourism in Tanzania;
(xi) Implementing organizational and managing policies which will guide efficient running of the Center;
(xii) Ensuring the Center’s targets are achieved and operating within the approved budget;
(xiii) Ensuring availability of financial and performance reports;
(xiv) Ensuring that the Board’s resolutions are implemented and subsequent reports are prepared.
(xv) Developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the Center;
(xvi) Developing operational plans which incorporate goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the Center and ensuring that the operations of the Center meet the expectations of its stakeholders;
(xvii) Identifying, assessing, and informing the Board on internal and external issues that affect the Center;
(xviii) Representing the Center at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile; and
(xix) Performing any other duties relevant to the scope of work that may be assigned by the Board and the Minister.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in the following fields: Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, International Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, International Relations or Law from a recognized institution. Holding a PhD in
any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
At least ten (10) years of experience of which five (5) years should be in a
Managerial position in a reputable organization.
AGE LIMIT Not more than fifty five (55) years
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Contractual between Three (3) to five (5) years renewable based on performance
REMUNERATION Negotiable
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Twenty-one (21) days from the date of the advertisement
3.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/postcode, e-mail and telephone numbers;
ii. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania;
iii. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat attention or in the email sent to KPMG Advisory Limited for their attention;
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
v. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: –
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective
Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
Birth certificate;
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: –
Form IV and form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Public Service Secretariat Recruitment Portal or attached them to the scanned copy of the CV sent to KPMG Advisory Limited through their email address ;
viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;
ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
x. An applicant should indicate three (3) reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA).
xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or National Council for Technical Education (NCTVET) where applicable;
xiii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, President's Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320 and Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma or Country Leader, KPMG Advisory Limited, 2nd Floor, The Luminary, Haile Selassie Road, Masaki, P.O.Box 1160, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA.
xiv. Deadline for application is 12th October, 2022.
xv. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed the date of interview and;
xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate legal action;
NOTE: Applications must be sent either through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’) or recruitment@kpmg.co.tz
Source : PSRS