{"id":107200,"date":"2026-08-12T05:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T05:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/community-tourism-development-specialist-ctds-africa\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T05:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T05:30:26","slug":"community-tourism-development-specialist-ctds-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/community-tourism-development-specialist-ctds-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Tourism Development Specialist (CTDS), Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Community Tourism Development Specialist (CTDS), Africa\", \"description\": \"Location:\\nRemote work, however candidates will ideally be based in one of the following countries: Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Kenya Nairobi or Tanzania Arusha\\nStart Date\\n: no later than September 1st, 2026.\\nReporting to:\\nRegional Manager, Africa and Middle East\\nContract:\\nIndependent Contract to start Full-time.\\nRequired Languages:\\nEnglish fluency, KiSwahili or French beneficial\\nSneak Preview\\nPlaneterra is the leading non-profit worldwide using tourism to uplift communities. Registered as a non-profit organization in Canada and a 501c3 charitable organization in the United States, Planeterra operates on a global scale, making a tangible impact through responsible tourism initiatives. Planeterra is committed to uplifting local communities in travel destinations to establish successful community tourism enterprises that benefit from the tourism industry.\\nReporting to the Africa and Middle East Regional Manager, the Community Tourism Development Specialist CTDS represents the Planeterra Foundation in Africa and in the Middle East; the CTDS is responsible for coordinating and maintaining strong relationships between Planeterra, its travel partners, and community partners in the Africa region.\\nThe CTDS is required to ensure smooth operations aligned with the priorities of Planeterra\u2019s corporate partners and the needs of Community Tourism Enterprises. They support the development and enhancement of community tourism experiences by managing capacity-building processes and ensuring new and\/or improved community tourism experiences are achieved. Acting as the primary point of contact for community partners in the region, the CTDS serves as the local representative of the Planeterra Team.\\nResponsibilities include developing and integrating new community tourism enterprises into travel partners' value chains and traveling - at times - for training and quality assurance purposes, including, but not limited to, managing the implementation of\u00a0Planeterra\u2019s Climate & Biodiversity Strategy in the region;\u00a0supporting the stewardship of the Planeterra Global Community Tourism Network GCTN in the region; supporting in recruiting and onboarding new communities onto the GCTN; creating content and engagement opportunities on the network, and supporting communications promoting the Global Community Tourism Network to communities in the region.\\nRole Description\\nManage the development and integration of Community Tourism Enterprises into Planeterra\u2019s Travel Partners\u2019 product offerings tour itineraries in East, West and Southern Africa; this can include - but is not limited to - project opportunity assessment, preparing budgets, managing the project's implementation, and providing training to community partners by working closely to Planeterra\u2019s travel industry partners.\\nSupport the implementation of Planeterra\u2019s Climate & Biodiversity Strategy in the Africa region.\\nSupport community engagement and benefits with strategic and corporate partnerships in the region.\\nSupport the stewardship of Planeterra\u2019s existing community partnerships in the Africa region, with a focus on innovation, capacity building and sustainable growth.\\nSupport the growth and implementation of the region's Global Community Tourism Network initiative by contributing in the developing engagement opportunities, including leading monthly planning and communication with partners, and hosting webinars and networking events, and other engagement formats the Africa team can determine.\\nSupport Planeterra\u2019s Communications and Development team as needed with impact information and updates from the region.\\nOther support requested by the Africa and Middle East Regional Manager, including data management and impact monitoring.\\nRequirements\\n3+ years working in the tourism sector private, public and\/or non-profit in roles dedicated to tourism development, and\/or tourism-related projects; with experience developing tourism product design and\/or tourism destination development, and with a strong focus on community tourism.\\nA minimum of 2 years of experience in project management financial management is an asset.\\nUniversity degree in a relevant field of study tourism, international development, marketing or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\\nUnderstanding of the tourism sector in the Africa region.\\nExceptional communication and intercultural skills with rural community members.\\nKnowledge to lead and support social enterprises in rural communities.\\nStrong understanding of community development, as well as key environmental and social challenges faced by communities.\\nDemonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including destination management representatives, entrepreneurs, and leading stakeholders.\\nHigh computer literacy, comfortable using both Microsoft Office software Proficiency in Excel, and Google Suite Sheets, Docs, as well as familiarity with database management, project management, online collaboration Slack and social media t\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-11\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Planeterra International Foundation\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-18T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Planeterra International Foundation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time , Remote<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-18<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Location:<br \/>Remote work, however candidates will ideally be based in one of the following countries: Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Kenya Nairobi or Tanzania Arusha<br \/>Start Date<br \/>: no later than September 1st, 2026.<br \/>Reporting to:<br \/>Regional Manager, Africa and Middle East<br \/>Contract:<br \/>Independent Contract to start Full-time.<br \/>Required Languages:<br \/>English fluency, KiSwahili or French beneficial<br \/>Sneak Preview<br \/>Planeterra is the leading non-profit worldwide using tourism to uplift communities. Registered as a non-profit organization in Canada and a 501c3 charitable organization in the United States, Planeterra operates on a global scale, making a tangible impact through responsible tourism initiatives. Planeterra is committed to uplifting local communities in travel destinations to establish successful community tourism enterprises that benefit from the tourism industry.<br \/>Reporting to the Africa and Middle East Regional Manager, the Community Tourism Development Specialist CTDS represents the Planeterra Foundation in Africa and in the Middle East; the CTDS is responsible for coordinating and maintaining strong relationships between Planeterra, its travel partners, and community partners in the Africa region.<br \/>The CTDS is required to ensure smooth operations aligned with the priorities of Planeterra\u2019s corporate partners and the needs of Community Tourism Enterprises. They support the development and enhancement of community tourism experiences by managing capacity-building processes and ensuring new and\/or improved community tourism experiences are achieved. Acting as the primary point of contact for community partners in the region, the CTDS serves as the local representative of the Planeterra Team.<br \/>Responsibilities include developing and integrating new community tourism enterprises into travel partners&#8217; value chains and traveling &#8211; at times &#8211; for training and quality assurance purposes, including, but not limited to, managing the implementation of\u00a0Planeterra\u2019s Climate &#038; Biodiversity Strategy in the region;\u00a0supporting the stewardship of the Planeterra Global Community Tourism Network GCTN in the region; supporting in recruiting and onboarding new communities onto the GCTN; creating content and engagement opportunities on the network, and supporting communications promoting the Global Community Tourism Network to communities in the region.<br \/>Role Description<br \/>Manage the development and integration of Community Tourism Enterprises into Planeterra\u2019s Travel Partners\u2019 product offerings tour itineraries in East, West and Southern Africa; this can include &#8211; but is not limited to &#8211; project opportunity assessment, preparing budgets, managing the project&#8217;s implementation, and providing training to community partners by working closely to Planeterra\u2019s travel industry partners.<br \/>Support the implementation of Planeterra\u2019s Climate &#038; Biodiversity Strategy in the Africa region.<br \/>Support community engagement and benefits with strategic and corporate partnerships in the region.<br \/>Support the stewardship of Planeterra\u2019s existing community partnerships in the Africa region, with a focus on innovation, capacity building and sustainable growth.<br \/>Support the growth and implementation of the region&#8217;s Global Community Tourism Network initiative by contributing in the developing engagement opportunities, including leading monthly planning and communication with partners, and hosting webinars and networking events, and other engagement formats the Africa team can determine.<br \/>Support Planeterra\u2019s Communications and Development team as needed with impact information and updates from the region.<br \/>Other support requested by the Africa and Middle East Regional Manager, including data management and impact monitoring.<br \/>Requirements<br \/>3+ years working in the tourism sector private, public and\/or non-profit in roles dedicated to tourism development, and\/or tourism-related projects; with experience developing tourism product design and\/or tourism destination development, and with a strong focus on community tourism.<br \/>A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management financial management is an asset.<br \/>University degree in a relevant field of study tourism, international development, marketing or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.<br \/>Understanding of the tourism sector in the Africa region.<br \/>Exceptional communication and intercultural skills with rural community members.<br \/>Knowledge to lead and support social enterprises in rural communities.<br \/>Strong understanding of community development, as well as key environmental and social challenges faced by communities.<br \/>Demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including destination management representatives, entrepreneurs, and leading stakeholders.<br \/>High computer literacy, comfortable using both Microsoft Office software Proficiency in Excel, and Google Suite Sheets, Docs, as well as familiarity with database management, project management, online collaboration Slack and social media tools.<br \/>Strong capacity to support the execution and facilitation virtually and remotely of meetings, training sessions, and other tasks as required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.<br \/>Adaptability to collaborate with team members across different time zones and cultures.<br \/>Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.<br \/>English language proficiency is mandatory oral and written language.<br \/>Superior organizational skills, excellent attention to detail.<br \/>Highly motivated, proactive and collaborative.<br \/>Proven skills to effectively deliver projects.<br \/>Ability to pivot and lead through change management.<br \/>Local or international drivers license<br \/>Additional Information<br \/>The estimated level of effort is 21 days per month 8 hours\/day.<br \/>Flexible working hours arrangement.<br \/>Willing and able to travel frequently, both regionally and internationally, as required. Sometimes at short notice.<br \/>This is an Africa-based remote work opportunity; however, candidates will ideally be based in Tanzania Arusha, Kenya Nairobi or Ethiopia Addis Ababa<br \/>As noted above, this role requires frequent travel both regionally and internationally, sometimes at short notice, to visit community partners and develop experiences and enterprises.<br \/>Attending organisational meetings and events outside of typical work hours may be required due to time zone differences.<br \/>Planeterra is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, colour, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Planeterra is committed to providing applicants and employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing this application, please call +1416263-4671 or contact info@planeterra.org. \u201cApplicant Accommodation for CTDS Africa\u201d should be included in the subject line of the email. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>If you are interested, please submit your application here by August 18th, 2026, at 12:00 CST. By completing the form, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to answer a few questions and upload your CV. If selected for the next step, you will be contacted and requested to record a short video interview before moving on to the virtual interview stage with the hiring manager. Interested and qualified? Go to Planeterra International Foundation on forms.gle to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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