Job Description
Director Tourism, Job Group ‘R’- One Post, Advert No. CPSB/65/2023
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Overseeing the implementation of tourism policies, strategies, programmes and projects;
ii) Coordinating the development of tourism sector safety and crisis management guidelines;
iii) Coordinating research and tourism intelligence surveys;
iv) Developing Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines for the tourism sector in collaboration with
relevant authorities;
v) Coordinating implementation of County Tourism Policy;
vi) Formulating strategies for the development, promotion and regulation of the tourism sector;
vii) Coordinating preparation of response to County Assembly business enquiries;
viii) Coordinating and preparation of briefs and reports in the tourism sector.
ix) Development of Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTE’s) and community-based tourism
initiatives;
x) Coordinating implementation and review of bilateral and multi-lateral tourism agreements and protocols;
xi) Fostering cross sectoral linkages with other stakeholders;
xii) Collaborating with other stakeholders on tourism matters in the industry;
xiii) Coordinating the preparation and review of departmental work plans and budget;
xiv) Mobilizing resources for the development of the tourism sector; and
xv) Initiating proposals for investment incentives for development of tourism products and services.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position, an officer MUST have: -
i) Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as Senior Assistant Director Tourism or in a comparable
and relevant position in the private sector
ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Tourism, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality
Management, Leisure Tourism and Environment, Environmental Studies, Tourism and Environment,
International Relations or any other relevant or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: - Tourism, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality
Management, Leisure Tourism and Environment, Environmental Studies, Tourism and Environment,
International Relations or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added
advantage;
iv) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (Weeks) or its
equivalent from a recognized institution.
v) Computer applications certificate
vi) Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial capabilities and initiatives as
reflected in work performance and results.