Director General at Tourism Regulatory Authority

Requirements for the Appointment

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have; 

1. Advanced degree in the field of tourism or any other tourism-related discipline from a recognized institution.
2. At least ten years experience in the relevant field at senior management level. 
3. All the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya. 
4. Proven leadership qualities, problem solving and negotiation skills, excellent team building and organizational skills
   and evidence of being a strong team player; and 
5. Demonstrated understanding of the National goals and policies and ability to develop objectives and translate them
   into the Authority’s policies, programs and projects.

A certificate on leadership development lasting not less six weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director General shall be responsible for: 

1. The day to day management of the affairs of the Authority and shall be answerable to the Board of the Authority in the performance of his functions. 
2. Spearhead Formulation of guidelines and prescribe measures for sustainable tourism throughout the country
3. Oversee Regulation of tourism activities and services countrywide, in accordance with the national tourism strategy
4. Provide strategic Leadership in Registering, licensing and grading of all sustainable tourism and tourist- related activities and services including cottages and private residences engaged in guest house services
5. Coordinate Development and implementation, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, criteria for standardization and classification of tourism facilities and services
6. Provide Leadership in Developing and regulating, in consultation with the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to education, tourism and hospitality curriculum, examination and certification
7. Oversee Development and implementation of code of practice for the tourism sector; 
8. Ensure the development and implementation of high quality tourism sector
9. Oversee Monitoring and assessment of tourist activities and services to enhance continuous improvement and adherence to sound principles and practices of sustainable tourism
10. Coordinate annual assessment and audit of tourism activities and services, measures and initiatives at national level, and prepare and publish an annual national tourism sector status report, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary and relevant lead agencies
11. Provide Leadership to senior management and staff. 
12. Prepare the annual budgets and establish proper internal controls 
13. Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Boards’ strategies, decision sand policies.
14. Perform any other functions that are ancillary to the object and purpose for which the Authority is established