Company Background

Pagumen Tour and Travel Share Company established with a total capital investment of 4 million USD by innovative entrepreneurs who want to transform the Ethiopian tourism sector. Pagumen is going to be one of the largest tours and travel operation business in Ethiopia. It aims to be state of the art and world standard company, to satisfy customers by providing high standard services with more value for money. The company currently provides the following services specifically:-

• Tour Operation 

• Ticketing Agent 

• Car Rental and 

• Event management and commissioning services 

• Trading and 

• One Ride meter taxi service

The company would like to invite highly competent, motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following positions:

Job Title:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

1. Number of open posts:                 1 (One) 

2. Salary:                                           Negotiable and Attractive

3. Place of Work:                             Addis Ababa

4. Employment type:                        Full time after the successful completion of probation period.  

Brief Description: The Chief Executive Officer is directly reporting to the Board of Directors of the company. He /she is responsible to Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling and managing the general operation and the various activities of Pagumen Tour, Travel, Car Hire and Event Management S. c.,  He is also responsible to  direct the human Resource Management process of the company ; responsible for directing the business in a way which would produce maximum profit and return on invested capital consistent with the balanced best interest of the company, customers, employees; establishing current, medium and long term strategic plans,  objectives and policies; representing the company in all dealings with third parties and in legal proceedings brought by or against it and entering into various types of contracts and agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accordingly, the job hold is expected to perform the following major duties and responsibilities. 

• Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling and managing the general operation and the various activities of Pigment Tour, Travel, Car Hire and Event Management S.C.

• Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, employing, assigning, promoting, transferring, dismissing the managers accountable to the Chief Executive Officer and other employees in accordance with the internal rules and regulations of the company and the appropriate law, and defining their functions, determining their salaries and allowances.

• Ensuring that field research is conducted to find out whether new tourism products, assets and endowments are explored, identified and developed; the existing ones are properly maintained and well conserved; new hotels and lodges are established and infrastructures are built and developed in places of touristic interest /tourist destinations and attractions/.

• Preparing and submitting to the Board of Directors the internal rules and regulations as well as work programs and budget of the company and implementing same upon approval.

• Establishing tour, travel, car hire and event management services and financial objectives of the company and planning for their accomplishment, including expense and capital budgets submitting these for the approval of the Board of Directors.

• Establishing major policies governing the company’s operation and various activities. 

• When it deems necessary, planning basic changes in the company’s organizational structure, manpower requirement, salary scale etc… submitting these for approval to the Board of Directors.

• Ensuring that tour, car hire, event and other service prices are accurately set and from time to time, depending upon market condition /research / and competitors’ analysis are accordingly revised.

• Planning for the continuous training and development of personnel resources within the company and designing programs which would ensure successful future management of the company.

• Reviewing the overall performance of all department managers reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, appraising their performance in achieving the company’s basic objectives, plans, policies and approved budget and directing programs for improving performance.

• Ensuring that the company’s fleet /vehicles / are always properly maintained, in excellent condition and ready for operation through the development and implementation of objectives, plans and policies covering the activities of Logistics Department including maintenance, overhaul and related quality control services, material resources management, technical planning, spare parts, camping equipment, event materials, equipment and accessories      and safari stores services, maintaining control to assure quality product of work performed for customers.

• Ensuring that proper books of accounts of the company are maintained and opening and operating bank accounts of the company in consultation with the Board of Directors.

• Representing the company by establishing, maintaining and developing a constructive and appropriate working relationships and collaborations with customers, competitors, suppliers, relevant local, regional and federal government bodies, chamber of commerce, Ethiopian diplomatic missions and consulates abroad, international organizations, NGO’s, airlines, financial institutions, industry associations, diplomatic missions, AU, various organizations and the general public.

• Establishing and presiding over the meeting of a Management Committee that would advice on the operational activities of the company and that might deliberate on the program, plans, policies and decisions of the company and make recommendations for improvement as required.

• Representing the company in all dealings with third parties and legal proceedings brought by or against it and entering into various types of contractual agreements.

• Entering into short term loan contracts for the purpose of providing the working capital of the company; borrow money on a long term basis with the approval of the Board of Directors and for those purposes pledge or mortgage the moveable or immovable properties of the company.

• Ensuring that foreign currencies are collected and deposited in the banks in accordance with the rules and regulations of the government.

• Authorizing and approving credit sales, discounts, purchases and expenditures in accordance with the internal rules and regulations of the company.

• Delegating the Chief Executive Officer’s powers to the managers to the extent deemed necessary by the Chief Executive Officer. 

• Ensuring that the books of accounts are accordingly audited by external auditors and taking immediate and appropriate remedial measures in accordance with the Auditor’s report.

• Participating in various national and international tourism trade fairs, exhibitions, symposiums, workshops, etc…. in order to promote the company’s tour and other services.

• Ensuring that effective promotional activities are in place.

• Disposal of old and obsolete fixed assets and other properties of the company upon approval by the Board of Directors. 

• Submitting performance report to the Board of Directors as required.

• Performing other similar duties as and when assigned to him/her by the Board of Directors.

Job Requirements

Skills and Qualifications
 Education:

•   Master or Bachelor’s degree in Management, Accounting, Economics or hotel and Tourism or Communication or related Field.

  Experience:

•     Minimum of 10 years and above proven work experience in Ten years of Experience in Managing Service Business or Tour and Travel Companies out of which at least 5 years in a General Manager or CEO level.

Skills:

•    Strategic Forecasting and Strong leadership

• People management and communication skills.

•  Proficient in data analysis and financial management.

Personal Attributes:

•  Decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

•   Adaptable and able to handle stressful situations.

•   Detail-oriented and organized.

How to Apply

 We're excited to have you apply for the Chief Executive Officer at our company! 

At Pagumen every employee is important member and has the opportunity to rise according to their ability and performance.

Pagumen Tour and Travel S.C is an equal employment opportunity organization, but qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements are invited to submit their written application and CVs with photocopies of non-returnable supporting credentials up to March 31, 2025 to the following email or physical address:

Email hr@pagumen.com and ,  marketing@pagumen.com

  22 Haile Gebreselassie Street Comet Building 1st floor office No 107 ; Next to Axum Hotel