Responsible Tourism Specialist - Hanoï

Long-term contract
Localisation Hanoï, Vietnam
No remote
From 3 to 10 yrs of exp.
Posted on 02-26-2025

Action on Poverty

We connect philanthropists, corporates, and non-profits with developing communities to break the poverty cycle.

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  • Work with senior management team to define the strategic design of AOP’s program, and investment strategy on responsible tourism related activities with special focus on CBT.
  • Strengthen the collaboration of AOP program with like-minded partners, especially market actors along the process of co-design, development and marketing of CBTs products.
  • Engage with other team members in AOP and partners in co-design, testing, development and marketing of CBT products.
  • Provide technical advise to partners and AOP’s staff during implementation of CBT and tourism related activities;
  • Deliver/coordinate training, capacity building, coaching on responsible tourism to AOP staff and partners when needed;
  • Conduct/coordinate studies, review and assessment on CBT, responsible tourism.
  • Represent AOP Vietnam at approved professional forums, meetings and/or conferences;
  • Support Innovations and Products Development Director in documenting/synthesizing lessons and capitalization of AOP’s intellectual products;
  • Engage with government agencies to promote CBT and responsible tourism in government agenda;
  • Promote the work of AOP through the presentation of professional reports, articles and papers for publication (as appropriate);
  • Provide technical support for potential replication of CBT and tourism related activities in AOP program beyond Vietnam;
  • Identify potential donors, funding and investment opportunities in CBT and responsible tourism;
  • In collaboration with management team to develop concept papers and proposals that comply with AOP’s programming priorities and strategic directions;
  • In collaboration with management team to develop plan, mobilize and facilitate materialization of co-investment opportunities on CBTs and other responsible tourism products.
Profile
  • Background in a relevant subject (Tourism, Economics, Marketing, Development Studies, Rural development, Public policy).

  • Master’s degree and above is preferable.

  • At least 5 years’ experience in the tourist related subjects, direct engagement in CBT development is preferred;

  • Experience working in both nonprofit and business sector is an advantaged;

  • Experience working in rural development, sustainable livelihood, climate change adaptation, not-for-profit business model in which a social mission is prioritized;

  • Experiences in working with government authorities in Vietnam.

  • Insight on responsible tourism development and marketing;

  • Insight on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles;

  • Strong sense of culture and culture conservation approaches;

  • Understanding of legal framework for NGOs operation in Vietnam;

  • Sound understanding on community mobilization approach and tools;

  • Knowledge of, and interest in sustainable livelihood, market-based approaches, governance, social policies and issues related to poverty reduction;

  • Expertise on participatory planning and research methodologies;

  • Track record in project proposal writing and fund raising;

  • Documentation and report writing skills;

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

  • Ability to work effectively within a team and to supervise/coach staff;

  • Willingness to travel to project sites on a regular basis;

  • Flexibility including a willingness to learn and adapt to new situations;

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and digital tools and media for distant working;

  • Ability to use data analysis software.

  • Fluent English and Vietnamese, both spoken and written.

  • Quality-oriented.

  • Diligent, proactive and independent.

  • Patient, friendly and supportive.