Gudina Tumsa Foundation Jobs 2026

Gudina Tumsa Foundation (GTF) is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the following full-time opportunities. The positions are based on project and research activities related to tourism, hospitality, and skills development in Ethiopia.

1. Project Manager – Koelim Hospitality Learning Center

Contract Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on performance
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities

Lead the planning, implementation, and coordination of the Koelim Hospitality Learning Center project.
Manage daily project operations and ensure activities are completed efficiently and on schedule.
Monitor project activities, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
Coordinate the construction and establishment of the Learning Center with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Build partnerships with universities, hotels, tourism organizations, government institutions, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders.
Support business development and identify potential revenue-generating opportunities.
Follow up on marketing, branding, and promotional activities for the Center’s launch.
Monitor budgets, progress reports, and performance evaluations.
Supervise project staff, consultants, and service providers while promoting teamwork and professionalism.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience in project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
Strong business development, partnership management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience working with government institutions, private organizations, international partners, consultants, or contractors is an advantage.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and team-management abilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in sustainable tourism and hospitality initiatives.
Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory.
Knowledge of tourism and hospitality operations, customer service, industry standards, destination development, and hospitality management is preferred.

Key Skills: Decision-making, adaptability, communication, leadership, and project coordination.

2. Technical Research Assistant – Tourism & Hospitality Research

Contract Duration: 2 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

The Technical Research Assistant will conduct a rapid assessment of Ethiopia’s tourism and hospitality sector. The research will contribute to GTF’s Hospitality Training Initiative, planned partnerships with training institutions, and the long-term development of its own training school.

Main Responsibilities

Research Ethiopia’s tourism and hospitality sector, including opportunities, challenges, and workforce requirements.
Identify skills shortages and training gaps within the hospitality industry.
Assess existing tourism and hospitality training institutions and their curricula.
Conduct consultations with hotels, restaurants, training institutions, students, government stakeholders, and other relevant organizations.
Identify potential industry and institutional partnerships.
Analyze research findings and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
Prepare a concise final research report and presentation.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Business, Economics, Education, Research, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant research or professional experience.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Experience conducting interviews, surveys, or stakeholder consultations.
Previous experience in tourism and hospitality is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Ethiopia’s tourism and hospitality sector is an advantage.

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