A leading Hospitality Tourism and Service Organization in Abeokuta requires the services of suitably qualified candidates to fill the understated position:
Job Title: Tour Guides
Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Reporting to: The Tourism Manager
Duration of contract- One year contract (renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities Assist to plan and organize tours around the areas of interest (museum, archives, library etc); provide tourists with information booklets etc; provide tourists with directions; Welcome, greet tourist groups and individual tourists; lead walking tours, driving tours and boat tours; Introduce tourists to unique attractions, objects and materials; Provide accurate information to visitors and tourists regarding the places of interest; provide knowledge to tourists in the language they have selected (English, French, Chinese. Yoruba, Provide specific narration about places, objects or materials of interest; offer commentary in an entertaining and interesting way; Inform tourists about safety rules and regulations; provide safety devices as required; Assist to compile background materials for tourism presentations, briefing sessions; assist to write reports; Assist to research and compile information about tourism trends, (domestic and international). Assist with the development of tourism development initiatives/campaigns with the aim of generating and increasing revenue; Assist to prepare tourist and visitor information booklets, guides, newsletters, brochures for the tourism information centre etc; assist to disseminate a range of promotional information to the public; Assist to arrange and type itineraries for tourists and visitors; Review incoming tourist related correspondence, draft routine official communication; maintain tourism records and files, Any other duties as maybe assigned.
Qualifications/Experience OND/HND in a relevant area; First degree in English and other Languages or History; additional qualifications in travel, leisure, business studies, marketing or business management. Training, education,and experience in tourism or related fields; freshers must be trainable; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Excellent public speaking and narrating skills; Good Inter- personal,training and organizational skills; Must be computer literate particularly in Microsoft Word and use of internet applications, must have the ability to use the social media effectively; Enthusiastic and friendly, energetic and proactive; ability to make information interesting and entertaining to tourists; Good English and proficiency in any of the following languages - Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa, French and Chinese; Must be able to efficiently handle clients and their queries; Ability to study and to retain knowledge and information about places of interest and about objects/materials on exhibition: - Commitment and willingness to learn more on-the-job.
Application Closing Date
17th October, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, credentials and cover letter (one page) that describes how your work experience and qualifications relate to the position to: advertiser122@gmail.com
Note: Please indicate the title applied for as the subject of your email.
