Job Group Q
3 Years Contract
The Deputy Director of Tourism will be responsible to the Chief Officer in-charge of Trade, Industry, Tourism and Entrepreneurship for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating technical administrative activities of Tourism.
Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate the implementation of tourism policies, strategies, programs and projects;
- Technical advisor on matters pertaining to tourism;
- Co-ordinate the implementation and review of county tourism policies and the county tourism strategies;
- Facilitation of the county’s membership and participation in tourism related international organizations;
- Overall management in matters related to marketing; planning and regulation of tourism in the county;
- Overall coordinator in relation to niche tourism development in the county;
- Promotion of domestic tourism in the county;
- Overall planning, direction, supervision and performance management of all employees of the county directorate of tourism;
- Oversee the use, maintenance and inventory of equipment and facilities used in the directorate of tourism;
- Undertaking tourism research and maintaining a depository of all data and information on tourism and tourism industry players within Vihiga county;
- Maintain necessary linkages between the directorate and other stakeholders;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism from a recognized institution;
- A Master’s degree in Tourism or equivalent from recognized institution
- Must have served on Job Group ‘P’ and above of its equivalent in tourism field;
- Must have four (4) years’ Relevant working experience as Assistant Director for 3 years;
- Must have attended a senior management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
- Have good leadership and communication skills;
- Have knowledge of Tourism and Wildlife legislation;
- Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
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