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Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA) wishes to recruit a General Manager at the Masinga Dam Resort which is adjacent to the Masinga Reservoir in Masinga District approximately 160km from Nairobi.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Manager Project Management and Operations the Candidate will be responsible for the following functions:-


    * Planning and organizing accommodation, catering and other Resort services;
    * Promoting and marketing the business;
    * Managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure;
    * Maintaining statistical and financial records;
    * Setting and achieving sales and profit targets;
    * Analyzing sales figures and devising marketing and revenue management strategies;
    * Recruiting, training and monitoring staff;
    * Planning work schedules for individuals and teams;
    * Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

    * A Bachelors degree in Hotel Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
    * 5 years working experience in a similar industry.
    * Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
    * Computer Literate and proven interpersonal and organizational skills.
    * Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
    * Creative and should be able to take initiative.
    * Should be ready to work additional hours at crucial times.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application, a detailed CV and copies of your testimonials with names of three referees and day time contacts to the undersigned not later than 28th June, 2011.

TARDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Director
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority
Queensway House, 7th Floor, Kaunda Street
P.O. Box 47309-00100, Nairobi,
Tel. (020) 341782/4/7/8
Email: info@tarda.co.ke