Job Vacancies at Cross River State Tourism Bureau

In the bid to make cross River State the number one Tourism Destination, the Cross River State Tourism Bureau seeks to engage personnel with relevant experience for immediate employment in the following positions:

CEO/COO – HP/CT/001
Qualification and Experience:
• A good first degree from a reputable institution
• A Masters Degree in Business Administration
• Minimum of 15 years work experience in tourism-related field
• Should have been in management or senior management position for at least five years
• Must have extensive experience in project management
• Ability to work well with both government officials and private sector stakeholders
• Strong selling and marketing skills with leadership ability
• Good understanding of global tourism product standards and practices.

RESEARCH MANAGER – HP/CT/002
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics or related discipline
• A Masters Degree in Business Administration
• Minimum of 8 years work experience, 4 years of which must be in management in a research related field
• Demonstrated practical experience in policy, industry and market analysis.
• Excellent research, analytical and communication skills
• Good organizational, leadership and supervisory skills

MARKET RESEARCH OFFICER – HP/CT/003
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics or related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years research-related work experience in a corporate organization
• Experience in database and execute multiple research projects simultaneously
• Must be tenacious and meticulous.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & PACKAGING OFFICER – HP/CT/004
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Marketing, Economics or other Social Sciences
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in product development and packaging
• Detailed knowledge of local and global tourism industry
• Research experience and strong analytical skills.

PLANNING OFFICER – HP/CT/005
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Social Science or related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in strategic planning for a governmental or private organization.
• Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry
• Good market research and financial analysis skill

MARKETING MANAGER – HP/CT/006
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Marketing, Business Administration
• Minimum of 8 years of working experience, 4 years of management experience which must be in related field
• Knowledge of the tourism industry and target markets
• Database management skills

DESTINATION MARKETING – INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL OFFICER – HP/CT/007
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field
• About 4 years work experience in marketing for a corporate firm
• Experience in developing and maintaining a website
• Strong networking skills
• Track record in regional and international marketing activities

DESTINATION MARKETING – LOCAL/DOMESTIC OFFICER – HP/CT/008
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or any related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in marketing for a corporate organization
• Strong networking skills
• Track record in overseeing and implementing marketing campaigns

STANDARDS & QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER – HP/CT/009
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years work experience, 4 years of which must be in quality control for a corporate organization.
• Strong knowledge of the tourism industry.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in tourism standard.

STANDARDS & LICENSING OFFICER – HP/CT/010
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Sociology, Business Administration, or Public Administration
• Minimum of 4 years practicing law in a reputable firm, the industry, governmental agency, or academic institution
• Knowledge of the tourism industry and laws governing the industry
• Experience in contract and commercial law

INSPECTORATE & ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – HP/CT/011
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Sociology, Business Administration, or Public Administration
• Diploma in Tourism will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years working experience

INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES CAPACITY BUILDING MANAGER – HP/CT/012
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Human Resources, or any other related discipline
• Professional Membership with Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) or any other related professional body
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in the capacity of a training officer

HEAD, CORPORATE SERVICES – HP/CT/013
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Accounting or any other related discipline
• Masters Degree in Business Administration
• Professional membership with ACA, ACCA or any other related body
• Minimum of 8 years work experience in a corporate organization

HEAD, FINANCIAL CONTROL – HP/CT/014
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Accounting
• Masters Degree in either Business Administration or Accounting
• Professional qualification such as ICAN or ACCA
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a financial institution with the immediate past 2 years having served as Financial Controller
• Expertise in relevant financial and accounting computer applications

HEAD, HUMAN RESOURCES – HP/CT/015
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Human Resource Management or any related field
• A Masters in Business Administration and professional membership of the CIPM
• Minimum of 8 years work experience with 5 years Human Resources Management experience.
• Ability to work and contribute to a team building environment
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws.

ADMIN OFFICER – HP/CT/016
Qualification and Experience:
• First Degree in Business Administration, or related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in a corporate organization
• Knowledge of administrative duties.

Other Requirements
In addition to these requirements, interested candidates should possess the following:
• Appreciable knowledge of the local environment
• Good writing and oral communication skills
• Good presentation and proven leadership skills
• Good interpersonal and excellent analytical skills
• Innovative thinking
• Being a Cross River State indigene will be an added advantage

Method of Application:
Interested candidates with requisite experience should forward their detailed resume and cover letter stating the position applied for via e-mail to recruitment@hpierson.com


Closing Date: 10th September 2009.