Vacancy Announcement Managing Director of the Jordan Trail Association 1. The Jordan Trail Association The Jordan Trail Association (“JTA”) was created in 2015 to take on the responsibility of the development of the trail and its maintenance, in addition to facilitating accessibility by providing comprehensive and necessary information regarding the trail. The JTA facilitates the economic development of communities across Jordan by creating income-generating opportunities and supports sustainable tourism through promoting an outdoor culture and environmental awareness. This job opening is for the position of General Manager of the JTA, who will be responsible for leading the association and achieving its goals. 2. The Position The General Manager position is KPI based and is a full-time position. It might require some travel outside of Amman, and in the future, international travel opportunities. The position will be made available during Q1 2022 and is a permanent position. 3. Job Description The main responsibilities of the Managing Director include the following: • Design strategic short-term and long-term plans for the JTA based on the JTA’s vision and direction • Assist the JTA in achieving its objectives and ensure congruence to the strategic plan as may be necessary • Discuss and provide input for any legal agreements with external parties including vendors, suppliers, external consultants, and advisors • Manage relations with external stakeholders • Discuss and distribute board resolutions with the relevant units and external stakeholders (including but not limited to the responsible ministries and authorities) to ensure timely and accurate execution • Execute the strategic plan and supervise the overall performance of the JTA in relation to the measures and targets of the strategic plan • Prepare and put in place an annual business plan based on the strategic plan to be presented to and approved by the Board of Directors • Represent the JTA • Prepare the annual financial statements of the JTA • Maintain and develop standard operational manuals of the JTA • Hire staff and periodically meet with them to ensure smooth operation within the JTA • Manage the JTA team of permanent and temporary staff, consultants, volunteers, and part-time workers (including lawyers, accountants, and other service providers) • Suggest to the Board of Directors any changes and developments to operational policies and procedures • Ensure that the performance appraisal is applied to employees • Responsible for hiring and terminating employment of staff as per JTA policies • Ensure that the JTA’s sources of income do not violate applicable laws and regulations and are in line with the vision of the JTA • Develop proposals for projects that are within JTA’s scope of operations and objectives • Raise funds to enable the JTA to meet its objectives • Manage the JTA’s budget • Manage the marketing activities of the JTA at times when a marketing consultant or marketing specialist are not employed or contracted • Establish strategic relationships with relevant organizations, associations, governmental and non- governmental bodies as well as other stakeholders including municipalities and governorates • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with the local communities, including service providers, escorts, guides, and other stakeholders 4. Reporting The Managing Director will report to the Board of Directors with autonomy to work on a clear set of tasks identified and agreed upon in the annual business plan and strategic plan of the JTA. 5. Qualifications and requirements • Bachelor’s Degree • 3-5 years’ experience in companies, non-profits, organizations, or entities with a similar line of work to the JTA • Computer literate • Excellent proficiency in read, spoken, and written Arabic and English • Excellent communication capabilities with private and governmental sectors and with local communities in relation to participative planning and community based socio-economic development • Willing to work in and manage a team • Demonstrated strong stakeholder management abilities • Strong project management experience • Well established knowledge in socio-economic development strategies and applications with proven experience • Demonstrated ability to create and manage budgets • General knowledge in risk assessment and SOPs • Knowledge in Jordanian culture, customs, landscape, and nature is a plus but not a requirement • Knowledge or experience in hiking or adventure tourism is a plus but is not a requirement • Experience in working with local communities in Jordan is a plus but is not a requirement
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