Deputy Director Tourism- One Post at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/66/2023

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Initiating the implementation of County Tourism policies, strategies, programmes and projects; 
• Developing tourism sector safety and crisis management guidelines; 
• Monitoring and evaluating of tourism programmes and projects; 
• Coordinating tourism promotion and marketing activities; 
• Domesticating global code of ethics and developing local codes of practice in the tourism sector; 
• Preparing proposals for investment incentives in tourism products and services; 
• Recommending applications for expatriates seeking employment in the tourism sector to the relevant government agencies; 
• Developing tourism management information systems; 
• Preparing proposal for development of bilateral and multilateral agreements and protocols in the tourismsector.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer MUST have: -

• Served for a minimum period of 3 years as an Assistant Director of Tourism or served in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service for a period of five (5) years
• A Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality, International Relations, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Eco-Tourism, Hotel and Institution Management, Travel and Tour Operations Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Tourism, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Leisure Tourism and Hospitality, Environmental Studies, Tourism and Environment, Business Administration (Marketing), International Relations or relevant qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (Weeks) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Computer applications certificate
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial capabilities and initiatives as reflected in the work performance