Job Group 'R'

Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Technical advisor on matters pertaining to and tourism;
• Co-ordinating the implementation and review of county tourism policies; and tourism strategies, programmes and projects;
• Facilitation of the county’s membership and participation in tourism related, national and international organizations, events and conventions;
• Evaluating, Planning and implementing County Tourism issues in consultation with relevant Departments and Stakeholders;
• Overseeing the enforcement of tourism regulations and legislation in consultation with relevant agencies;
• 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;
• Mapping and promotion of tourism opportunities in the county;
• Undertaking tourism research and maintaining a depository of all data and information on tourism and tourism industry players within Homa Bay County;
• Responsible for development of proposals for approval by the Chief Officer to source for funding from donors and other organizations to sustain Tourism projects and activities and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the relevant Chief Officer.

Qualification for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following; Tourism Management or Environmental Science or Environmental Management or Environmental Resources Conservation or Environmental Engineering or Bio-systems Engineering or Marketing or a related Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in any of the respective fields from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Have relevant working experience of not less than 5 years in the relevant sector;
• Attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than 6 weeks from Kenya School of Government or any other recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
• Have good leadership and communication skills;
• Have knowledge of Environment, Tourism and Wildlife related legislations and other statutes;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence;
• Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
• Kenya 2010 with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

NOTE:

1. All Directors report to the relevant Chief Officers in their Departments.
2. Additional information and proper job descriptions on the advertised positions are available on the website at www.homabay.go.ke
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Applicants from Homa Bay County are required to indicate their constituency and ward of residence.
5. Shortlisted candidates for all advertised positions will be required to provide copies of relevant documents from the under-listed authorities.
• Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents, either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should clearly indicate the position(s) applied for on top of the envelope addressed to:

Office of the Chief Executive Officer,

Homa Bay County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 95 – 40300,

HOMA BAY

Homa Bay County is an equal-opportunity employer, and women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Tuesday, 14^th March 2023, at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.