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Wilderness Rwanda
Are you a natural born leader? Someone who can guide and inspire? Have a soul as enamoured with the wild as it is with the rich culture and passion of Rwanda? Then Wilderness is looking for you in the role of Managing Director.
Managing Director
The Managing Director plays a pivotal role for Wilderness, providing strategic guidance to the business. The role is responsible for controlling and overseeing all operations, people, ventures, and ultimately, the success of the business.
High-level focus
Provide comprehensive operational and strategic leadership to the organisation
Develop and execute a country strategy in support of the overall business plan
Identify, develop and direct the implementation of the business strategy to grow the turnover and profitability of the business
Plan and direct the organisation’s activities to achieve the agreed targets and standards for financial performance
Drive and identify growth strategies and provide overall leadership and vision
Implement the global culture of conservation and hospitality, excitement and passion for the business
Qualifications & experience
Post-graduate Degree in Business Management/Administration, Commerce or similar
20 years’ or more demonstrable experience in tourism, including leadership and operational management of a complex private
sector business
A business leader with a track record of providing leadership to colleagues in a complex business environment
Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles
Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Outstanding analytical and problem solving abilities
Experience with the full MS Office Suite
Advanced Excel skills