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Director of Events Coordination at Rwanda Convention Bureau: (Deadline 10 December 2024)

HITIMANA Faustin December 2, 2024

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