Do you have a natural gift for leadership?
Are you someone who can inspire, guide, and uplift those around you?
Is your spirit as deeply connected to the wild as it is to the vibrant culture and soul of Rwanda?
If so, Wilderness invites you to take on the role of Managing Director for Rwanda.
We seek someone who will lead, from the heart of our home in Kigali, with the grace of the rolling hills, the resilience of the ancient forests, and the strength of the mountain gorillas. One who understands the intricate harmony of nature, the fragile balance of ecosystems, and the unique heartbeat of Rwanda’s cultures and communities.
High Level Focus
- Lead operations and company strategy
- Grow the brand’s reputation and reach
- Balance priorities between conservation and hospitality
- Develop short- to mid-term strategies to meet goals
- Ensure efficient, effective daily operations
- Oversee forecasting and key business relationships
Requirements
- 10 – 15 years’ experience in hospitality safari operations, primarily in the private sector, with 10 years in a senior operational leadership role.
Skills:
- The ability to act as a bridge builder in a time of conflict, acting in the manner of humility, maturity, and situational sensitivity
- Personal leadership skills, self-awareness and taking responsibility for personal development
- Diversity management, ability to embrace divergent points of view and socio-cultural differences
- Analytical, numerical and listening skills.
Interests:
- A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.
Location:- This position is based in Kigali, Rwanda
If you hear the call of the wild in your heart, if you dream of blazing trails where no paths exist, and if you wish to leave a legacy that whispers on the mist of the Volcanoes or can be seen on the game paths of Akagera, then this is your moment.
Apply for this position with us on WhatsApp. Simply send the word ‘Hi’ to +260761166303