QSSR-DEC-DIRECTOR OF EVENTS COORDINATION

                                                                      
                                                       Job Specification

Client: Rwanda Convention Bureau
Job Title: Director of Events Coordination 
Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the data-driven Events coordination’s strategy, implementation and budget 
• Plan and oversee destination audits exercises 
• Oversee the development of industry regulations and standards 
• Oversee the strategy and implementation of capacity building and training plan
• Advise RCB’s leadership on opportunities for engagements/partnerships to support industry development and capacity building strategy
• Engage/inform local and international MICE industry actors of industry development opportunities 
• Use data to analyse the strategies success & impact according to objectives and targets
• Review and approve all departments reports 
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Direct report to the Deputy CEO

Qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree in tourism/hospitality management, events management, business administration, or a related field. 
• A solid understanding of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry, including the trends, market segmentation, and regulatory environment.
• At least 7 years of experience in events management and industry development with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position.
• The ability to think strategically, develop long-term plans, and implement them effectively.
• The ability to lead a team of professionals, delegate responsibilities, and provide guidance and direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, and private sector partners.
• A creative mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and develop new solutions to industry challenges.
• Fluent in English 
• Knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda is an added value

Note: The deadline for the application is no later than Tuesday, December 10^th 2024. 
          Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted