//Naobeb weighs options
The CEO position at the Namibia Tourism Board is being advertised and the incumbent, Digu //Noabeb says he is still thinking about it.
Digu //Naobeb says he has not yet made up his mind on whether to consider re-applying for the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) CEO position.
//Naobeb's five-year contract is coming to an end this coming months and his position has since been advertised in local newspaper.
//Naobeb told Namibian Sun he has been with NTB for nearly ten years and is still consulting with his family on whether to reapply for the post.
“I am also weighing up other opportunities before I make a final decision if I will reapply for the position again,” said //Naobeb. He said the position has truly been an exciting one, saying he is glad to have been part of creating employment for so many people, especially those at grassroots level.
“It is, however, a challenging industry but I am excited and satisfied with the achievements that we have made.”
He mentioned the fact that the tourism industry has grown tremendously since he started in the position. “We have seen a number of new airlines coming into the country, tourism numbers increased and I truly believe that NTB can reposition itself as the leading tourism institution,” he said.
Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta also confirmed //Naobeb's term is coming to an end, but that the position will be open for him to reapply.
He, however, stressed that it is within the jurisdiction of the board and that transparency must be applied throughout.
Listed as a key performance area for the position the prospective candidate should be able to formulate and implement sound business strategies to drive growth in key result areas as agreed with stakeholders and the board.
Another area of performance required is that the person should be able to ensure the existence of a financially sound and viable institution through good financial practice operations and administration.
The position requires amongst others, a Bachelor's Degree in Administration or Business leadership and Hospitality Management and at least eight years' experience as a strategic executive.
The person should have executive experience within the tourism and hospitality industry and leadership skills and comprehensive understanding of the role of NTB to fulfil the tourism sector.
The closing date for applicants is 7 July.
ELLANIE SMIT
//Naobeb's five-year contract is coming to an end this coming months and his position has since been advertised in local newspaper.
//Naobeb told Namibian Sun he has been with NTB for nearly ten years and is still consulting with his family on whether to reapply for the post.
“I am also weighing up other opportunities before I make a final decision if I will reapply for the position again,” said //Naobeb. He said the position has truly been an exciting one, saying he is glad to have been part of creating employment for so many people, especially those at grassroots level.
“It is, however, a challenging industry but I am excited and satisfied with the achievements that we have made.”
He mentioned the fact that the tourism industry has grown tremendously since he started in the position. “We have seen a number of new airlines coming into the country, tourism numbers increased and I truly believe that NTB can reposition itself as the leading tourism institution,” he said.
Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta also confirmed //Naobeb's term is coming to an end, but that the position will be open for him to reapply.
He, however, stressed that it is within the jurisdiction of the board and that transparency must be applied throughout.
Listed as a key performance area for the position the prospective candidate should be able to formulate and implement sound business strategies to drive growth in key result areas as agreed with stakeholders and the board.
Another area of performance required is that the person should be able to ensure the existence of a financially sound and viable institution through good financial practice operations and administration.
The position requires amongst others, a Bachelor's Degree in Administration or Business leadership and Hospitality Management and at least eight years' experience as a strategic executive.
The person should have executive experience within the tourism and hospitality industry and leadership skills and comprehensive understanding of the role of NTB to fulfil the tourism sector.
The closing date for applicants is 7 July.
ELLANIE SMIT
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