Posted: 30 Oct 2014 12:48 AM PDT Jobs at: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Vacancy title: Hospitality and Tourism Training Technical Specialist /Advisor Deadline of this Job: 1oth November, 2014 Job details: Project Name: Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) Funding Source: World Bank Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda Reports to: Procurement Specialist, CEDP About CEDP: The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs. The 5 year project comprises of four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU). One of the seven implementing agencies is the Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI). About HTTI: The most important institution for hospitality and tourism training in Uganda is the Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI) that has been operating since the mid -1980’s hosted in the Crested Crane Hotel in Jinja. Major structural equipment upgrades are needed at HTTI and staff capabilities must be enhanced to be able to produce a sufficient number of graduates with the skills that meet industry demands. The recently completed rapid situational assessment of the tourism sector indicated that developing this institute is a priority. Physical plant conditions at the Institute are deteriorating with some facilities already beyond renovation. CEDP seeks to provide support to HTTI in addressing the gap between labor force training and supporting infrastructure and equipment required for operation of an international standard training facility. The HTTI management needs technical support to guide them in the project aimed at redeveloping the Institute’s physical facilities and upgrading of its educational offerings to enhance its performance. Job Summary: The Hospitality and Tourism Training Technical Specialist /Advisor will provide on-going technical support and sector expertise to the Principal and management team of HTTI during the planning, design and construction period of the new institute. Key Duties and Responsibilities: • The Technical Specialist/Advisor will support the HTTI management team by drawing upon global best practices in the tourism, hospitality and entrepreneurship education sector. • Offers guidance by supporting the team to plan proactively, meet critical timelines to succeed in making HTTI a centre of hotel and tourism training excellence. • Support the management team in preparing and following a roadmap for the redevelopment of the Institute. • Work closely with management to review the redevelopment plan and draw the phased implementation plan/critical path for the redevelopment of the Institute. • Offer technical guidance to management on appropriate site plans, architectural designs for the redevelopment of the Institute. • Offer technical assistance to management in preparing procurement plans according to acceptable World Bank procedures and guidelines. • Support management in developing an appropriate management structure for the Institute. • Support efforts to upgrade and redesign training programmes. • Support the HTTI Principal with drafting and/or reviewing TORs as well as monitor outputs/deliverables of consultants. • The Technical specialist/Advisor will provide support for the planning and development of basic legal, administrative and institutional arrangements for the operation and management of HTTI (including oversight, management team, operation and financing arrangements) • Intuitively review documents relevant to the rebuilding and repositioning HTTI as requested by the management team; • Guide the HTTI management team to develop plans and priorities for the development of the curriculum, partnerships, buildings and facilities through effective engagement of consultants; • Support preparation of and review in a phased order action plans and implementation programs to facilitate the seamless integration of the institute’s educational activities with the teaching hotel and its operations. Key Performance Indicators: • A reviewed implementation plan and phased critical path in place • Review of appropriate site plans and architectural designs drawn by architectural and design consultants. • Facilitation of acceptable procurement plans in line with World Bank requirements in place. • Support to HTTI in establishing an appropriate administrative and management structure for the Institute. • Guidance on incorporation of best practices and implementation expertise for the defining and establishment of the Institute’s academic and training programs as well as business plans. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: • The candidate should hold a good Master’s degree in hospitality and tourism or a related subject; as necessary, an equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Membership of the Institute of Hospitality and other international professional bodies is an added advantage. • Past exposure and experience in design and setting up hospitality training institutions with teaching hotels in emerging economies. • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Tourism sector and East Africa Africa’s business environment. • Multi-country experience in hospitality and tourism skills development pedagogies and establishment of related institutions, including curricula, partnerships/alliances, administrative structures and human resources development. • Significant experience in designing and/or management of skills development and training institutes/programs, sustainable financing and PPP mechanisms. • Good knowledge and understanding of the models of developing market-driven and industry-led training programs; and experience in drawing up business and financial plans for implementation. • Proven capability to access tourism, hospitality entrepreneurship education information including best practices and global benchmarks and present these accurately and clearly at international, national, regional levels. • Working knowledge of best practices in similar/related Bank projects and donor activity in the area of hospitality and tourism education. • Strong planning presentation, mentoring and research skills. • Effective communication and mentoring skills with the ability to guide HTTI management and related stakeholders in the redevelopment and repositioning of the Institute • Fluency in English and strong communication skills. • Availability and flexibility to travel internationally and work in Jinja as well as remotely. Job application procedure All candidates are encouraged to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the address below. Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the envelope. The Project Coordinator, Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Plot 43, Nakasero Road, P. O. Box 7683, Kampala- Uganda.
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