Tourism Officer II at County Government of Kakamega

Basic Salary: Kshs. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on tourist arrival in the County, assisting in developing and designing strategies to increase tourist arrival in the County;
• Development and production of publicity and promotional materials for Kakamega County as a tourist destination;
• Assist in hotel classification and enforcement of existing laws; and
• hotel inspection/investigation and instituting litigation at Sub-county and ward level.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tours and Travel Management, Wildlife Enterprise and Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.