PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is a semi-autonomous governmental agency whose mission is to develop and promote sustainable tourism in Guyana through collaboration to maximise local socio-economic and conservation outcomes and improve the travellers’ experience. We are seeking to fill the position of a Product Development Officer.
We are seeking experienced, motivated, and high-performing professionals who are inspired by our mission and want to play a leading role in the development of Guyana’s tourism sector. This is a significant opportunity for tourism professionals looking to join a growing team whose core values include acting with integrity, working collaboratively, leading with service, thinking creatively and holistically, and getting it done.
Application Deadlines: December 14th 2023; Position: Full-time; Desired Start Date: December 21st 2023; Location: National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead general product development in collaboration with the tourism private sector and support community tourism development in collaboration with sister governmental agencies, RDCs, and other key stakeholders, from product ideation to establishing market linkages
• Support the development and implementation of product development frameworks and operational systems that foster tourism development and uplift the tourism private sector
• Advise the tourism private sector on the adoption of improved service quality, safety, and sustainability standards and getting licensed by the Authority
• Support proposal development for securing technical assistance for tourism development projects
• Support project management for select donor resources secured
• Provide technical assistance to businesses to foster growth and visitor/international market readiness, improving their ability to conduct busincss-to-busincss negotiations
• Contribution to thought leadership and representation of the organisation at industry events, public meetings, workshops and key functions.
• Support Manager of Product Development in the development and implementation of travel industry guidelines and support for the adoption of improved marketing collateral development and overseas promotions.
• Support FAM Trips to Guyana for trade, media, influencers, and the winners of promotional campaign
• Maintain a professional standard of conduct, reliability and communication at all times in accordance with the GTA Staff Code of Conduct and other relevant Policies and Procedures
• Any other tasks may be assigned.

Required Qualifications/ Competencies/ Skills and Experience:

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience. Benefits include duty allowance, travel allowance, vacation allowance, and gratuity. 90-day introductory period applies to all new positions.