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.