Director of Tourism at Vihiga County Government

Job Group Q

3 Years Contract

The Deputy Director of Tourism will be responsible to the Chief Officer in-charge of Trade, Industry, Tourism and Entrepreneurship for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating technical administrative activities of Tourism.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the implementation of tourism policies, strategies, programs and projects;
• Technical advisor on matters pertaining to tourism;
• Co-ordinate the implementation and review of county tourism policies and the county tourism strategies;
• Facilitation of the county’s membership and participation in tourism related international organizations;
• Overall management in matters related to marketing; planning and regulation of tourism in the county;
• Overall coordinator in relation to niche tourism development in the county;
• Promotion of domestic tourism in the county;
• Overall planning, direction, supervision and performance management of all employees of the county directorate of tourism;
• Oversee the use, maintenance and inventory of equipment and facilities used in the directorate of tourism;
• Undertaking tourism research and maintaining a depository of all data and information on tourism and tourism industry players within Vihiga county;
• Maintain necessary linkages between the directorate and other stakeholders;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in Tourism or equivalent from recognized institution
• Must have served on Job Group ‘P’ and above of its equivalent in tourism field;
• Must have four (4) years’ Relevant working experience as Assistant Director for 3 years;
• Must have attended a senior management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have good leadership and communication skills;
• Have knowledge of Tourism and Wildlife legislation;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.