Executive Director

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Role Description: <ul><li>The Executive Director of Operations is responsible for the leadership, performance and operational excellence of Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Clubs portfolio of safari lodges, camps, safari businesses and future hospitality ventures.</li><li>Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer – Hospitality &amp; Conservation, the role has executive accountability for the day-to-day and long-term performance of the Companys operations, ensuring exceptional safari and hospitality experiences, consistently high accommodation and service standards, effective asset management, operational efficiency and sustainable profitability across the portfolio.</li><li>The Executive Director of Operations translates the Companys strategy and commercial commitments into operational execution. The role ensures that what the Company sells is consistently and successfully delivered across every stage of the guest journey, from reservation handover and pre-arrival preparation through accommodation, safari experiences, on-property services and departure.</li><li>The Executive Director of Operations is accountable for operational delivery, on-ground sales and trade relationships in market, guest conversion and on-property revenue and expense management.</li></ul> Responsibilities&nbsp; 1. Strategic Leadership &amp; Operational Business Performance – 20% <ul><li>Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to translate the strategic direction of Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club into clear operational priorities, business plans and measurable performance outcomes.</li><li>Provide executive leadership across the Companys safari, lodge, camp and hospitality operations, ensuring effective execution of the Companys strategic and commercial priorities.</li><li>Act as a custodian of the Companys operational assets, financial resources and reputation, applying a long-term ownership mindset to operational decision-making.</li><li>Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across the operational organization.</li><li>Monitor business performance through financial, operational, guest experience, asset and people indicators and ensure timely intervention where performance falls below expectation.</li><li>Lead regular executive business reviews and property performance reviews to ensure corrective actions and opportunities are effectively implemented.</li><li>Identify operational risks and opportunities and recommend actions that strengthen profitability, resilience, service quality and long-term business sustainability.</li><li>Build scalable operating structures, standards and systems capable of supporting the Companys future growth and portfolio expansion.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the operational business.</li></ul> 2. Safari Business, Hospitality &amp; Guest Experience – 20% <ul><li>Provide executive leadership for Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Clubs safari business and hospitality operations across the portfolio.</li><li>Ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional safari, accommodation and hospitality experiences across all lodges, camps and safari operations.</li><li>Take executive accountability for the operational delivery of the complete guest journey, from reservation handover and pre-arrival preparation through arrival, accommodation, safari activities and departure.</li><li>Provide executive oversight of accommodation, front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, guiding, game drives, guest activities, safari logistics, fleet operations, maintenance, engineering and operational support services.</li><li>Establish and maintain clear operating and service standards across the portfolio while allowing properties to retain appropriate authenticity and sense of place.</li></ul> 3. Commercial Delivery, On-Ground Sales &amp; Financial Stewardship – 15% <ul><li>Take accountability for the operational delivery of the Companys commercial strategy across safari operations, lodges and camps.</li><li>Build and maintain strong on-ground relationships with tour operators, travel agents, DMCs, trade partners, corporate clients and other relevant market stakeholders.</li><li>Drive upselling and on-property revenue opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, safari activities, transfers, retail and ancillary services.</li><li>Ensure operational teams understand and effectively deliver commercial campaigns, packages, products and commitments developed by the Commercial function.</li></ul> 4. Product, Accommodation &amp; Asset Excellence – 15% <ul><li>Drive the continuous operational enhancement of the Companys safari products, accommodation experiences and hospitality offerings.</li><li>Ensure lodges, camps, guest accommodation, public spaces and operational facilities evolve in line with guest expectations, operational requirements and the Companys positioning.</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Tourism or a related discipline.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years progressive executive leadership experience within Safari hospitality, tourism or related industries.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years leading multi-property or multi-business operations at an executive level.</li><li>Proven experience developing and executing business strategy and organizational transformation.</li><li>Strong commercial, financial and operational leadership experience.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading organizational growth, acquisitions, new business ventures or expansion projects.</li><li>Experience working with Boards and executive leadership teams.</li><li>Experience leading geographically dispersed operations across multiple locations.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Strong understanding of East African hospitality, safari and tourism markets</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Support in preparing budgetary cost advice for all work elements of the project, ensuring accurate cost estimates and facilitating informed decision-making.</li><li>Issue inquiries to suppliers/subcontractors and prepare bid summaries for review and approval, optimizing procurement processes and securing competitive bids.</li><li>Support procurement and contractual activities, safeguarding the companys interests and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.</li><li>Generate Order of Magnitude costs for construction projects, providing preliminary cost estimates to guide project planning and decision-making.</li><li>Refine, monitor, and control costs during design development, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to project budgets.</li><li>Manage cost analysis for new work, repair, and maintenance work to provide detailed cost requirements and timely advice to the client, fostering cost transparency and informed client decisions.</li><li>Liaise and coordinate between civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and other disciplines to ensure the material requirements for different work, assess the feasibility of using different materials, and create various cost scenarios for the client to make informed decisions on the cost implications of material choices.</li><li>Conduct risk analysis of different projects to identify, manage, or avoid potential risks, enhancing the cost-benefit profile of projects through proactive risk mitigation strategies.</li><li>Procure quality services and works, calculating cost benefits to the project and client to ensure adherence to best practices and maximize project value.</li><li>Manage the tendering and awarding process and procedures, ensuring the selection of qualified contractors for bidding and awarding of work within established parameters, fostering competitive procurement practices and securing the best value for the project.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Graduate in Contracts Management/ Civil Engineering/ Quantity Surveying or related field.</li><li>Certified Contract Manager (CCM) / Professional Contract Manager (PCM) / Certified Public Procurement (CPP)- preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge in FIDIC suite of contracts&nbsp;</li><li>Skilled in Project Management (preferred), Quantity Survey (requirement) and Risk Management (preferred).</li><li>Strong understanding of contract law, construction law, and relevant business law principles.</li><li>Min. 3-5 years of experience with at least 3 years involvement in administering contracts.&nbsp;</li></ul>

﻿Responsibilities: Guest Relations &amp; Welcome: <ul><li>First Impression: Greet guests warmly and professionally upon arrival using the guests name whenever possible.</li><li>Seating Management: Guide guests to their assigned tables, present menus, and introduce the dedicated server.</li><li>Farewell: Bid farewell to departing guests and actively gather immediate feedback regarding their experience.</li></ul> Reservation &amp; Stand Operations: <ul><li>System Management: Efficiently operate the restaurants digital reservation system (e.g., OpenTable, SevenRooms).</li><li>Inquiry Handling: Answer calls, process phone or online bookings, and manage the waitlist during peak operation hours.</li><li>Table Turnover: Coordinate closely with floor supervisors and servers to monitor open tables and optimize seating capacity.</li></ul> Brand Standards &amp; Up-Selling; <ul><li>Menu Knowledge: Maintain thorough knowledge of the food menu, current beverages, and daily or seasonal promotions.</li><li>Grooming: Strictly adhere to the five-star luxury presentation and grooming standards outlined.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience as a hostess or guest relations agent within a 4- or 5-star hotel, or a high-end specialty restaurant in the UAE.</li><li>Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; a degree/diploma in Hospitality or Tourism Management is highly advantageous.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>To always embrace the company Hallmarks</li><li>Achieve company’s Mission and Vision</li><li>Greet and treat all colleagues in a friendly manner.</li><li>Sets a personal example for right conduct and behavior.</li><li>Must be comfortable discussing food and wine choices with guests in detail.&nbsp;</li><li>To maintain a friendly yet unobtrusive manner with all guests.</li><li>To control usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools and service equipment.</li><li>To communicate with Culinary Team to ensure an exceptional dining experience for all guests.&nbsp;</li><li>To ensure the food pick up and service is impeccable and completed in a timely manner</li><li>Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests</li><li>Responsible for setting up tables, serving food and beverages to guests, and clearing/cleaning tables.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicate guest orders including any special needs or requests to the kitchen using the hotel’s point-of-sales system</li><li>coordinate food timings according to company Standards&nbsp;</li><li>Follow all SOP &amp; SOS given to service team.</li><li>To understand all food and beverage items offered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service.</li><li>Breakdown, clean and set-up of tables, buffets, and food stations</li><li>To perform other tasks or projects assigned by restaurant management.</li><li>Ensure great knowledge of health and safety, HACCP and hygiene regulations.</li><li>Maintains the outlet in perfect condition.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>High School Diploma</li><li>1 year of experience in a similar role within the luxury industry</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Welcome and professionally greet guests, creating a warm and personalised first impression.</li><li>Manage guest seating, table allocation and reservations, ensuring smooth restaurant flow.</li><li>Coordinate closely with F&amp;B service teams to manage guest arrivals, waiting times and special requests.</li><li>Maintain strong knowledge of the restaurant, menus, outlets and services to confidently assist guests.</li><li>Handle guest enquiries and requests professionally and escalate concerns where required.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Previous experience in luxury / ultra-luxury hospitality, preferably within F&amp;B, guest relations, hostessing or similar guest-facing roles.</li><li>Excellent grooming, presentation and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong English communication skills.</li><li>Additional language is mandatory with preference for candidates fluent in Russian, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Greek, Portuguese, Chinese or Japanese.</li><li>Candidates should ideally have experience working with an international / multicultural guest profile and within a luxury service environment.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>The role holder is responsible for identifying, attracting, and closing business development opportunities across Dubai Design District including both new and current business partner opportunities and providing a seamless customer service experience for business partners that encourages maximum revenue and customer retention.</li><li>Contribute to the development of the business development strategy, plans and budgets to promote pre- and post-sales and identify business opportunities to achieve the annual sales objectives.</li><li>Proactively achieve new &amp; expansion targets through pursuing and continuously identifying markets, segments, and companies to achieve sales targets and contribute to the identification of new value-added business opportunities using innovative concepts and considering changes in the market environment.</li><li>Direct lead generation activities, identify and develop potential pre- and post-sale business development opportunities, negotiate major deals with key/anchor target clients, build short-term/long-term business relationship/partnering to meet tangible objectives and targets for growth, to maximize and sustain revenue, profitability and enhance market share.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Graduate degree in Business Management or equivalent.</li><li>6 - 8 years of Business Management experience where both business development and customer service were integral to the role.</li><li>2 of those years and should be in a managerial role.</li><li>Technical Competencies.</li><li>Business Development.</li><li>Negotiation &amp; Persuasion.</li><li>Customer Relations.</li><li>Financial acumen.</li><li>Business outlook.</li><li>Communication &amp; Networking skills.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Accountabilities Financial Analysis &amp; Modelling Support: <ul><li>Assist in preparing, maintaining and updating financial models for infrastructure projects.</li><li>Support financial analysis including business cases, feasibility studies, valuation exercises and investment assessments.</li><li>Collect and organise financial and operational data required for project evaluations.</li><li>Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario modelling under supervision of senior team members.</li><li>Assist in reviewing project budgets, forecasts, and cost estimates.</li></ul> Research &amp; Market Intelligence; <ul><li>Conduct research on infrastructure sectors, market trends, financing structures and industry developments.</li><li>Monitor relevant regulatory developments, government initiatives and infrastructure investment activity.</li><li>Gather benchmarking information relating to infrastructure assets, concessions, PPP projects and financing structures.</li><li>Maintain internal databases of comparable transactions and market intelligence.</li></ul> Transaction &amp; Project Support: <ul><li>Assist with the preparation of presentations, information memoranda, briefing notes and investment committee materials.</li><li>Support due diligence activities by coordinating information requests and organising documents.</li><li>Assist in tracking transaction workstreams, key milestones and deliverables.</li><li>Support the review and organisation of technical, commercial, legal and financial reports.</li></ul> Stakeholder Coordination: <ul><li>Coordinate with internal departments including Development, Legal, Commercial, Strategy and Operations.</li><li>Support engagement with consultants, advisors and external stakeholders.</li><li>Attend meetings, prepare meeting summaries and track follow-up actions.</li><li>Assist in preparing materials for senior management discussions.</li></ul> Reporting &amp; Administration: <ul><li>Prepare periodic reports, dashboards and management presentations.</li><li>Maintain organised electronic filing systems and document repositories.</li><li>Support preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist in ensuring data quality, consistency and completeness across reports and analyses.</li></ul> Learning &amp; Development: <ul><li>Develop understanding of project finance, infrastructure investments, PPP structures and financial analysis techniques.</li><li>Participate in internal training programmes and professional development initiatives.</li><li>Build familiarity with infrastructure sectors including utilities, transport, district cooling, energy and public infrastructure.</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.</li><li>Graduated within the last 0–2 years.</li><li>Strong academic record preferred.</li><li>No prior full-time work experience required.</li><li>Internship experience in finance, investment banking, consulting, real estate, infrastructure, accounting or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.</li><li>Evidence of strong academic, extracurricular or project-based achievements is desirable</li></ul> Job Specific Skills <ul><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.</li><li>Basic understanding of corporate finance and financial statements.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li><li>Ability to conduct structured research and synthesise information.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management abilities.</li><li>Willingness to learn and work across multiple infrastructure sectors.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Strategic HR Leadership: <ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing business strategy through human capital insights.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide people strategy aligned with business growth objectives.&nbsp;</li><li>Drive workforce planning, organizational design, and operating model effectiveness across multiple business units.</li></ul> Talent Strategy &amp; Leadership Development: <ul><li>Oversee succession planning and leadership pipeline development for critical roles.</li><li>Drive enterprise talent reviews, ensuring alignment with long-term business needs.</li><li>Shape and sponsor leadership development and capability-building initiatives in partnership with COEs.&nbsp;</li></ul> Organizational Performance &amp; Effectiveness: <ul><li>Lead the performance management framework, ensuring alignment with business priorities and outcomes.</li><li>Define and track organizational performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.</li></ul> Culture, Engagement &amp; Transformation: <ul><li>Champion culture transformation initiatives, fostering engagement, inclusion, and high-performance behaviors.</li><li>Drive employee engagement strategies, leveraging insights from surveys and analytics to influence leadership action planning.</li></ul> Change &amp; Transformation Leadership: <ul><li>Lead enterprise-level change management initiatives, including restructuring, integration, and transformation programs.</li><li>Provide strategic counsel on people implications, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment during major business changes</li></ul> Employee Relations &amp; Governance: <ul><li>Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management in line with company policies and UAE labor laws.</li><li>Provide oversight on complex employee relations cases, investigations, and escalations.</li></ul> HR Analytics &amp; Business Insights: <ul><li>Drive data-led decision-making, leveraging workforce analytics to inform strategy.</li><li>Present insights on talent trends, productivity, engagement, and organizational health to senior leadership</li></ul> Collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence: <ul><li>Ensure alignment and integration of HR services across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, L&amp;D, and other COEs.</li><li>Lead the localization and execution of group-wide HR initiatives across company.</li></ul> Leadership &amp; Team Development: <ul><li>Lead and develop HRBP teams, ensuring capability building and succession readiness.</li><li>Foster a high-performing, collaborative HR function aligned to business needs.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.</li><li>A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.</li><li>8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a business partnering or HR leadership role.</li><li>Proven experience supporting senior leadership and driving strategic HR initiatives.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li><li>Familiarity with systems and collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) is preferred.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.</li><li>Interpersonal Skills.</li><li>Employee Relations.&nbsp;</li><li>Organizational Development.</li><li>Additional languages (e.g., Arabic) is an advantage.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Strategic HR Execution:&nbsp; <ul><li>Implement HR strategies and programs aligned with global direction, translating business needs into actionable HR plans with measurable outcomes that support organizational objectives.</li><li>Organizational Design &amp; Workforce Planning: Support leaders in executing organizational structure changes, workforce planning and resource optimization using data and analytics to ensure the right talent capabilities meet current and future business needs.</li></ul> Global Talent Development:&nbsp; <ul><li>Operationalize talent programs including succession planning, leadership development and skills readiness initiatives to build leadership bench strength and functional capabilities across the global employee population.</li></ul> Culture &amp; Engagement Leadership:&nbsp; <ul><li>Execute initiatives that promote a culture of inclusion, accountability and performance while supporting change management and employee engagement efforts that resonate across diverse cultural contexts.</li></ul> Cultural Intelligence Application:&nbsp; <ul><li>Demonstrate cultural connectedness by understanding and effectively navigating diverse cultural norms, communication styles and work practices across the global employee population, adapting leadership approaches to foster inclusive collaboration and mutual respect.</li></ul> Strategic Leadership Coaching:&nbsp; <ul><li>Provide practical coaching to senior leaders to enhance team effectiveness, employee retention and leadership capability while building relationships of trust as a credible advisor.</li></ul> HR Program Integration:&nbsp; <ul><li>Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and Global People Services to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR programs across regions, connecting stakeholder needs with centralized resources.</li><li>Employee Relations &amp; Global Compliance: Guide interpretation and application of HR policies, manage complex employee relations issues, and ensure compliance with U.S. and international labor laws across multiple jurisdictions.</li></ul> Inclusion &amp; Diversity Execution:&nbsp; <ul><li>Support implementation of global inclusion and diversity initiatives by fostering inclusive practices, promoting diverse talent pipelines, and ensuring equitable access to development opportunities across culturally diverse teams.</li></ul> Onboarding &amp; Cultural Integration:&nbsp; <ul><li>Lead onboarding and cultural integration for new hires and leaders across diverse backgrounds, ensuring alignment with The Way while respecting cultural differences.</li></ul> Special Projects &amp; Transformation:&nbsp; <ul><li>Contribute to strategic HR initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions integration, continuous improvement programs, and operational transformation efforts.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree</li><li>8+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years in a senior HRBP or HR leadership role supporting business units</li><li>3+ years of demonstrated experience supporting global business units, multinational teams, or diverse employee populations across multiple countries and cultural contexts</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Practical experience in data encryption, key management, and cryptographic technologies.</li><li>Understanding of encryption techniques, tools, and best practices.</li><li>Preferred experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), key management systems, and data protection solutions.</li><li>Familiarity with security protocols such as TLS and SSH.</li><li>Proficiency in cryptographic principles, digital certificates, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) standards.</li><li>Knowledge of various operating systems and file systems.</li><li>Supports SSL activities such as CSR generation, Certificate Issuance and Cert Injection.</li><li>Support Issuance/Revoke of certificates for Mac OS and other systems.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Diploma/Degree in engineering/Computer Science / IT/Cyber Security from a recognized education institution.</li><li>5 to 7 years of relevant experience&nbsp;Cryptography, Java.</li><li>Willing to work during weekend or wee hours to support security administration activities.</li><li>Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.</li><li>Must be process oriented and organized.</li><li>Effective time management and organizational skills.</li><li>Must be able to communicate ideas, both in written and verbal, in a clear, concise and professional manner; including technical writing skills.</li><li>Team skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels within an organization, fostering collaboration internally/externally with vendors and staff.</li></ul>

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