The General Manager is responsible for the overall management of the office of Addis Ababa Hotel Owners Trade Sectoral Association. She/He is responsible for the planning & implementation of the association’s strategic plan by producing various project concepts, research papers, closely working with stakeholders with the overall aim of contributing for the transformation of the industry. Specifically, the General Manager will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Responsible for the preparation, presentation and subsequent implementation of AHA’s annual Operation plan, resource mobilization plan and Business Development plan
• Responsible for proper management of the allocated budget resources, formulating policies, coordinating business operations,
• Conduct research on timely industry related challenges and Opportunities and produce concept papers to influence decision makers
• Provide high quality support service for member hotels and conduct periodic visit or contact of the hotels
• Maintain the established strong relationship with Government and non-governmental stakeholders and create new valuable relationships with fellow regional, national, sub- continental, continental and world associations.
• Develop project proposals to secure resources that can help AHA to discharge its objectives and corporate social responsibility,
• Closely work with other actors that have strong influence on tourism industry, destination development, human capital development and MICE
• Managing operational costs, ensuring good customer service, improving administration processes,
• Ensure active presence on social media and periodic updating of AHA’s web-site with various industry related posts and activities
• Ensure proper control on Finance, staff attendance & overall administration with enhanced staff motivation and productivity

Job Requirement

Education: A Minimum of BA Degree in Business Management, Management, Project Management, or related fields of study

• Certificate in Project proposal development
• Certificate in Leadership

Experience: A Minimum of Eight years’ experience with a minimum of three years managerial experience

• Hands-on experience in project proposal & strategic plan development
• Experience in working with various stakeholders by maintaining smooth relationship with all in a way to achieve the associations goals

Soft skills required

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skill
• Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines
• Ability to work with minimum supervision on their own or in teams
• Good organizational and time management skill
• Very good computer skill and social media presence
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can submit their Motivation Letter, Updated CV and other credentials in person at Addis Ababa Hotel Owners Trade Sectoral Association Office, located around Gurd Shola Yeka Sub-city, Woreda 09 area, in front of Century Mall, at ASER Trading Building 9th floor, office number 902. For further information, contact Tel. 0911428168 / 0116675750 & visit the website

NB: Female candidates are highly encourage to apply.