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Travel Network Development Lead
Afropolitan Cities
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The Travel Network Development Lead will spearhead Afropolitan Cities' efforts to develop a robust network of vetted, reliable local travel partners across Africa. These partners must have the experience, expertise, and capacity to seamlessly manage all logistics for group travel, including booking accommodations, ground transportation, and other travel services.
This role is critical to Afropolitan Cities’ mission of outsourcing travel logistics to trusted local experts who bring operational capacity, local know-how, and cost-efficiency to our group trips. By building a large, scalable network of vetted partners, the Travel Network Development Lead will help position Afropolitan Cities to organize seamless, large-scale group travel experiences to multiple African countries.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partner Identification & Vetting
•	Research and identify potential local travel partners in 10 African countries with the expertise to handle comprehensive group travel logistics.
•	Build a database of at least 100 potential partners (10 per country) with comprehensive profiles, including their capabilities, experience, and contact information.
•	Leverage Afropolitan Cities’ leadership network and diaspora contacts to source recommendations and expand the database
•	Evaluate partners on their ability to manage booking accommodations, ground transportation, and other critical travel logistics efficiently and cost-effectively.
2. Outreach & Coordination
•	Facilitate communication with potential partners through email, WhatsApp, and other platforms to set up meetings and interviews for pre-screening and vetting.
•	Facilitate all communication between Afropolitan Cities and potential local partners, ensuring clarity in expectations and deliverables.
•	Use email, WhatsApp, and other platforms to streamline discussions, meetings, and follow-ups with local partners.
•	Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, ensuring alignment with Afropolitan Cities’ goals and standards.
3. Database Management & Status Updates
•	Update the database regularly with outreach progress, meeting outcomes, and the current status of each potential partnership (e.g., in-progress, confirmed, or rejected).
•	Provide weekly reports during team meetings setup twice a week to summarize outreach progress and partnership development status.
Selection & Contracting
•	Facilitate the contracting process to onboard at least 2-3 partners per country who meet Afropolitan Cities’ standards for operational excellence.
•	Coordinate meetings to evaluate and finalize partnerships with selected travel partners.
•	Coordinate and participate in partner pre-screening and vetting processes to evaluate their fit with Afropolitan Cities’ standards.
•	Facilitate the creation and execution of partnership contracts for 2-3 selected partners per country.

5. Recruitment of Travel Experience Coordinators
•	Develop a strategy to recruit Travel Experience Coordinators with deep regional expertise to support local partners and ensure smooth travel execution.
•	Use diaspora organizations, community networks, and other channels to source high-quality candidates.
•	Build a database of diaspora organizations and other networks as channels for recruiting qualified coordinators.
6. Progress Reporting & Goal Achievement
•	Report progress during twice-weekly Zoom check-ins, providing updates on partner identification, vetting, and contracting.
•	Meet performance benchmarks by completing the partner database and finalizing contracts for 3-4 countries per month.
7. Outreach & Coordination – Travel Experience Coordinator 
•	Engage with identified candidates and coordinate interviews or meetings to assess their suitability for the role.
•	Facilitate communication between candidates, diaspora organizations, and Afropolitan Cities for a smooth recruitment process.

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Qualifications & Skills
Required:
•	Bachelor’s degree in Business, Tourism, Project Management, or a related field.
•	Proven experience in research, relationship management, and project execution.
•	Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
•	Proficiency in using tools like Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) and communication platforms (WhatsApp, Zoom).
•	Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Preferred:
•	Knowledge of African travel and tourism markets.
•	Existing networks or experience working with African diaspora organizations.
•	Experience in logistics, operations, or partner management.
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Performance Benchmarks
•	Build a vetted database of at least 100 local travel partners (10 per country).
•	Successfully onboard and contract 2-3 local partners per country.
•	Complete database and contracting process for 3-4 countries per month.
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