Modern Conservation requires a keen focus upon keeping tourism, conservation and the community in a constructive and positively enhancing balance.
Singita (Place of Miracles) is seeking to employ an experienced CEO for Singita Grumeti Reserves, Serengeti, Tanzania.
The CEO is expected to deliver this balance to an exceptional level.
Singita Grumeti Reserves, a protected area of untouched wilderness within the Serengeti Mara eco-system, is situated on the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park, Africais number 1 World Heritage Site.
Reporting to the CEO is a management team, which specializes in the 3 aspects of conservation, hospitality and community support.
The successful candidate will be accountable through the Chief Operating Officer of Singita Management Company, to the Singita Grumeti Reserves Board of Directors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Singita (Place of Miracles) is seeking to employ an experienced CEO for Singita Grumeti Reserves, Serengeti, Tanzania.
The CEO is expected to deliver this balance to an exceptional level.
Singita Grumeti Reserves, a protected area of untouched wilderness within the Serengeti Mara eco-system, is situated on the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park, Africais number 1 World Heritage Site.
Reporting to the CEO is a management team, which specializes in the 3 aspects of conservation, hospitality and community support.
The successful candidate will be accountable through the Chief Operating Officer of Singita Management Company, to the Singita Grumeti Reserves Board of Directors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Refine and execute the long term sustainable strategic plan for the Singita Grumeti Reserves;
- Provide leadership for the senior management team and staff;
- Represent Singita Grumeti Reserves in its dealings with its stakeholders;
- Oversee the operation of the three Singita Grumeti Lodges (Sasakwa, Sabora and Faru Faru) in line with world class hospitality standards and within internationally accepted financial parameters;
- Ensure the most scientifically advanced approaches to conservation and wildlife management are adhered to and implemented and that the integrity of the protected areas are upheld;
- Oversee the company's relationships with, and support for development within the communities adjacent to the Singita Grumeti Reserves.
Competencies and experience to include:
- The successful candidate should demonstrate a passion for the industry sectors found within Singita Grumeti Reserves - the best quality hospitality, wildlife conservation and community support;
- A minimum of ten years experience and a proven ability to successfully run a large and diverse operation, preferably in a conservation-related field;
- An appropriate tertiary level qualification;
- Exceptional communication skills in English and Swahili;
- Strong financial ability and discipline;
- Proven ability to develop and provide strong strategic direction and leadership;
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- The ability to deal effectively with multiple stakeholders;
- Strong organizational skills, with a commitment to effective operating systems and the meeting of reporting deadlines;
- Resilience and a sound approach to problem solving;
- A real service ethic and with the drive to create a world-beating hospitality experience for Singita guests;
- Personal qualities to include a generally positive outlook, flexibility, determination and pragmatism.
Closing date: 9th December, 2009
