Chief Tourism officer is responsible for implementing County and National tourism policies and programs, develop and implement County tourism development plans and projects.
Responsibilities For The Chief Tourism Officer Job
- Collect and compile tourism information and data in the County
- Support Local tourism industry through providing promotional opportunities, devising and coordination marketing campaigns.
- Develop e-tourism platform including websites and constructing business data.
- Undertake research (market) with members on the public and visitors to particular
- Develop spot check schedule to ensure compliance with the provisions of the tourism Act and any other Laws relating to tourism in the County
- Organize special and seasonal events and festival and setting up and attending exhibitions.
- Devise and plan tours, and arrange itineraries
- Manage staff, budgets and staff training needs
- Order products and services
- Provide funding and business advice and send e-newsletters to local businesses
- Write and present reports for committees
- Plan and write funding applications
- Work on product development
- Give talks to local parties, community groups and schools, and handle media enquiries
- Undertake market research with members of the public and visitors to particular attractions
- Carry out strategic planning and development, e.g. commissioning and/or producing tourism strategies and economic impact studies for implementation; lobbying, devising and implementing marketing campaigns.
- Any other duty assigned by the Director Tourism.
Chief Tourism Officer Job Requirements:
- Must be a Kenyan citizen.
- Must have served in a similar position for a period of not less than 3 years.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Tourism management or Tourism related field from recognized institution.
- Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management would be an added advantage
- Knowledge of Tourism regulations is desirable
- Sound Computer literacy
- Satisfy chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity matters.
- Demonstrate a high degree of technical competence as reflected in the work performance and results.
- Demonstrate a Good understanding of Devolution.
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