Jobs
Volcanoes Safaris has worked in Uganda and Rwanda over the last fifteen years and has offices in Kampala and Kigali as well as having four lodges in the region. We also have a Sales and Marketing office in London.
As Volcanoes Safaris continues to grow we are always keen to receive applications from suitably qualified staff to work in our offices in Kampala and Kigali, our lodges in Uganda and Rwanda and our office in London.
In the company as a whole we need experienced people with business, accounting and finance, management, commercial, hospitality, sales and marketing skills at a high level ideally related to travel or hospitality in Africa, either as employees who can work long term or consultants who can take on short term assignments in the areas mentioned. This can include people who are refocusing their careers or looking for a career break. These positions, depending on how they are structured, can be based in London or in Uganda and Rwanda or in their home country.
Sales and Marketing Manager - Kampala
This is a senior role with overall responsibility for the sales and marketing for the company. The role is based primarily in our head office in Kampala, Uganda but travel will be required both regionally and internationally. You will be expected to proactively budget, plan and implement strategies from a high level with an overall aim of increasing sales and revenue. You will have at least 5 years experience in a senior sales and marketing role within the tourism industry.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience of international sales and marketing within the luxury travel industry preferably focused on Africa.
- Minimum 5 years experience of managing people, and leading teams
- A solid knowledge of the US and UK luxury travel markets
- Flexibility to live abroad and travel
Applications should be sent to jobs@volcanoessafaris.com with a CV and covering letter.
Office Manager - Kigali
We are currently recruiting for an Office Manager in our Kigali office, who will be responsible for organising and co-ordinating office operations and procedures in order to facilitate the smooth running of the office effectively and efficiently.
Qualifications: Degree in Commerce or Management
Duties include:
- Ensure policies and procedures are being adhered to
- Review and approve office supply acquisitions
- Monitoring office expenditure and managing the budget
- Organizing the office layout and maintaining supplies
- Overseeing the recruitment of new staff and training
- Manage internal staff relations
- Carrying out staff appraisals and managing performance
- Organizing and chairing meetings with your staff
- Representing the company in meetings and social gatherings with public and private institutions
Rwandese candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications should be sent to jobs@volcanoessafaris.com with a CV and covering letter.
Interns
Younger applicants who have recently graduated or have a post-graduate qualification such as an MBA and are looking to widen their business experience and would like to take on internships in any of the areas listed above are also welcome to apply.
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust is a non-profit organization, which undertakes specific community and conservation activities in and around Volcanoes Lodges. The work of the VSPT fits in with Volcanoes Safaris’ vision for great ape ecotourism, linking tourism to conservation and local communities.
For the VSPT we invite applications from suitably qualified individuals in community work; conservation and eco-tourism. These positions are field based and can be structured as employees, consultants or interns depending on experience.
Please apply to jobs@volcanoessafaris.com setting out your experience and qualifications.
Volcanoes Safaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we invite applications from people from all backgrounds, both from within the region and nationals from other parts of the world.
