Coordination / Communication Assistant — Taï, Ivory Coast — CDD
The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) is an organization committed to the conservation of chimpanzees and their natural habitat. In Tai, it develops tourism activities and local initiatives that contribute to the enhancement of natural heritage and community development. In this context, the WCF is recruiting a dynamic, organized and versatile Coordination/Communication Assistant, ready to invest in a mission that combines visitor reception, communication and coordination of local activities.
Your mission
Under the supervision of the Tai Local Coordinator, you will contribute to the smooth running and development of WCF’s tourism activities.
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will be to manage tourist bookings: respond to visitor requests, prepare quotes, draw up invoices and ensure the follow-up of reservations. You will contribute to tourism development by tracking visitor satisfaction, analyzing tourist data and participating in promotional actions, fairs and trade shows. You will support communication, including digital communication and the promotion of tourism activities. You will participate in local coordination: drawing up team schedules, monitoring equipment and contributing to the monitoring of tourist facilities and the ecomuseum. You will also provide administrative follow-up, contributing to the monitoring of absences, leave and the calculation of staff premiums, in collaboration with the HR department. Finally, you will support local projects by participating in community development meetings, trainings, workshops and projects, and writing the necessary minutes and reports.
Education and qualifications
The position is open to candidates holding a BTS (Bac+2) at least or an equivalent degree in tourism, communication, management, administration or a similar field.
Candidate profile
A first experience in tourism, reception, reservations, communication or administrative coordination is ideally expected. Proficiency in office tools, such as Word and Excel, is required, as well as a current command of English, both orally and in writing. You know how to communicate with clarity and courtesy and show organization, rigour, autonomy and good interpersonal skills. You enjoy working as a team, taking initiatives and adapting to the realities of the field. The job involves being willing to work and live in Tai’s environment.
Why join the WCF?
This position offers the opportunity to develop a diverse professional experience, at the crossroads of tourism, communication and coordination, while contributing to a meaningful mission: nature conservation and local development. You will evolve in an environment where your versatility, your ideas and your commitment can contribute concretely to the improvement of tourist activities and the valorization of the territory of Tai.
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