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Bénin Tourisme recruits 75 staff for Vodun Days

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Bénin Tourisme recruits 75 staff for Vodun Days

Bénin Tourisme is recruiting 75 reception and technical support staff for nine days during Vodun Days 2027 in Ouidah. Applications must be submitted by 30 November 2026 at 5.30pm, with a qualification, CV and proof of experience.

Bénin Tourisme is recruiting 75 technical support and reception staff for Vodun Days 2027, scheduled from 2 to 9 January in Ouidah. The service contract will cover nine days, according to the agency's recruitment notice.

The successful applicants will welcome and guide visitors, delegations, artists and partners. They will staff information points, manage queues, direct the public to car parks and shuttles, and distribute badges and programmes.

Candidates must have at least a baccalaureate, BTS or degree in tourism, hotel management, communications, events, public relations or an equivalent field. One to two years' experience is sought, while fluency in French is compulsory and English and a national language are desirable. Applications must be submitted or emailed to Bénin Tourisme by 30 November 2026 at 5.30pm, marked “Application for the position of technical support and reception officer”.

The recruitment of reception staff is separate from the call for exhibitors, whose applications for stands remain open until 16 November, according to Bénin Tourisme.

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