Deputy Director Tourism- One Post

Advert No. CPSB/66/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Initiating the implementation of County Tourism policies, strategies, programmes and projects; 
• Developing tourism sector safety and crisis management guidelines; 
• Monitoring and evaluating of tourism programmes and projects; 
• Coordinating tourism promotion and marketing activities; 
• Domesticating global code of ethics and developing local codes of practice in the tourism sector; 
• Preparing proposals for investment incentives in tourism products and services; 
• Recommending applications for expatriates seeking employment in the tourism sector to the relevant government agencies; 
• Developing tourism management information systems; 
• Preparing proposal for development of bilateral and multilateral agreements and protocols in the tourismsector.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, an officer MUST have: -

• Served for a minimum period of 3 years as an Assistant Director of Tourism or served in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service for a period of five (5) years
• A Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality, International Relations, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Eco-Tourism, Hotel and Institution Management, Travel and Tour Operations Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Tourism, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Leisure Tourism and Hospitality, Environmental Studies, Tourism and Environment, Business Administration (Marketing), International Relations or relevant qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (Weeks) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Computer applications certificate
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial capabilities and initiatives as reflected in the work performance

Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
i) KRA Tax compliance certificate
ii) Clearance from HELB
iii) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
iv) Certificate of Good Conduct
v) CRB clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.