Senior Research Specialist

İşin təsviri

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (Azərbaycan Turizm Bürosu) is responsible for the enhancement of destination value and for the creation of a unique portrait for the country. Azerbaijan Tourism Board is making extensive efforts to ensure successful tourism development; marketing and promoting the tourism potential of the destination.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Research Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• To respond to requests for information in tourism field to the Tourism Industry and Project Management Unit
• To conduct benchmark and diagnostic studies in various spheres of the tourism sector
• To develop research design and methodology for assigned research topics
• To conduct research in cooperation with other units of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board
• To develop models and policy proposals
• To produce economic analyses to back up relevant policy proposals
• To propose amendments to the existing legislation/regulations and follow up with relevant public agencies
• To establish and promote contacts and cooperation with representatives of Tourism Industry
• To establish and promote contacts and cooperation with academics and researchers

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in research in economics, tourism and/or hospitality fields
• Minimum Master’s degree in economics or related field from a reputable university (US/UK preferred)
• Experience in government workflow is preferred
• Experience in cooperation with experts from other disciplines; experience in tourism
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Azerbaijani and English languages

Candidates are requested to send their CVs to [email protected] until 16th September, 2019.
Please indicate the name of the position (Senior Research Specialist) you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the further stages of the recruitment process.