Resident Manager, Hospitality and Travel Services Vacancy At International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean,
banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the

internationally recruited position of Resident Manager, Hospitality and Travel Services.

Duty station: Ibadan, Nigeria

IITA operates an International House (I-House), with 108 well-appointed rooms, spacious dormitory

facilities, and a conference hall that is an ideal venue for organizing workshops, retreats, team building

exercises, or a relaxing weekend with the family. The campus also has leisure and recreational

facilities, and a community store which offers basic household goods for campus residents.

The IITA Guest House at Ikeja, Lagos has thirteen rooms while the Abuja Guest House has eight, both

furnished for staff and guests. Please visit http://iitainternationalhouse.org/ for further information.

Position profile: The position requires a dynamic and energetic individual who leads by example. A

manager who can balance the official needs of the Institutes (workshops, conferences and visitors)

with those of the multi-cultural resident community (staff with their families) and national staff while

marketing its service to fellow organizations to maintain a zero budget.

Ideally with a strong food and beverage background, the successful individual would be looking for a

challenge a little different than the mainstream hotel and hospitality industry.

A demanding and challenging task that can be incredibly rewarding for the right candidate.

There would be an initial period of training and integration with the current manger prior to taking full

responsibility for the operation.

Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Deputy Director General-Corporate Services. The tasks are as follows:

• Manage I-House, Ikeja Guest House, Abuja Guest House, Sports centre, all to international

standards.

• Manage bookings and the use of the IITA Ibadan Conference Centre.

• Oversee canteen operations for 1500 national staff.

• Oversee Travel Services.

• Continue to enhance revenue generation through effective use of Hospitality and Travel Service facilities.

• Ensure effective cost recovery of all operations, and meet the set zero budget targets.

• Provide continuous staff training and good customer care.

• Lead, recruit, develop and retain staff to deliver services in the most efficient and effective manner.

• Plan and manage new acquisitions, maintenance and upgrade of facilities of all IITA guest houses as required.

• Initiate energy saving methods.

• Ensure delivery of effective client focused services.

• Give professional support to leisure activities on the Ibadan compound and organize social events to enhance the quality of social life on IITA campus.

• Develop and market the hospitality operation of the new environmental educational campsite.

• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Educational Qualifications

The candidate should have a post graduate college diploma or degree in Hospitality, Hotel

Management or related field. Any related advanced degree will be an added advantage.

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Core Competencies:

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in the hospitality business

• Understanding of all hotel management best practices and relevant laws and guidelines.

• Knowledge of international travel regulations, customs and currencies.

• Solid understanding of hospitality procedure and best practices.

• Excellent analytical mind with strong business acumen.

• Ability to balance customer and business priorities.

• Knowledge of quality standards (e.g. ISO).

• Demonstrable aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.

• Reliable with ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

• Outstanding communication (oral and written) and good negotiation skills.

• Excellent hands-on experience in customer service or sales management skills.

• Good interpersonal, excellent leadership, people management and organizational skills.

• Numeracy and logistical planning skills. Great attention to details.

• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural environment.

• Work experience in the hospitality and travel business in Africa is a plus.

• Working knowledge of MS Office and relevant software (e-g. ERP); knowledge of hotel

management software (PMS) is an advantage.

• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

General information: The contract will be for an initial period of three years with possibility of

renewal based on performance and availability of funding. IITA offers internationally competitive

remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars and housing (depending on the family situation and

availability) on its Ibadan Campus.

This is a re-advertisement Head, Hospitality and Travel Services. Previous applicants who have

submitted applications need not re-apply.

How to Apply

 Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s

background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae,

names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the

applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service. Please complete our online application form here.

Application Deadline

4th January 2018

Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women.

Good Luck!!!

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