Tourism Officer II- 12 Positions at Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

Remuneration:  

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 31,270 – Ksh. 41,260 p.m.   

House Allowance: Ksh.4, 200 – 10, 000 (Depending on duty station)  

Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4, 000p.m.  

Leave allowance As existing in the Civil Service  

Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year  

Medical Cover: As provided by the government  

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable  

Duties and Responsibilities  

This is the entry and training grade for general degree holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: 

• identifying and preparing simple reports on tourism products;  
• identifying Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTE’s) and community-based tourism projects;  
• inspecting and preparing reports on tourism facilities and service providers;  
• collecting data and information for development of tourism guide books and tourism statistics; and  
• identifying suitable locations for mounting tourism signs and symbols 

Requirements and Qualifications  

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: 

• Tourism,  
• Tourism and Hospitality Management,  
• Eco-Tourism,  
• Tourism Management,  
• Hotel and Institutional Management and Information Technology,  
• Environmental Studies,  
• Travel and Tour Operations Management,  
• Travel and Tourism Management,  
• Hotel and Hospitality Management,  
• Sociology,  
• Geography,  
• Administration,  
• Commerce (Marketing Option) or 
• International Relations from a university recognized in Kenya