REF: TUR/CPSB/033/2023/2024: DIRECTOR TOURISM, JOB GROUP “R”, 1 POST
An officer at this level will be responsible to the
Deputy Director, Peace Building and Conflict Management
Duties and responsibilities will
entail:-
Network with surrounding communities
and other counties and regions, as well as tourism partners to generate travel
and media opportunities.
Develop and manage a database of
tourism prospects, follow up with all clients and partners, participate in
trade shows and marketplaces, conducting one-on-one sales meetings with group
tour operators.
Represent Turkana County Government at
approved conferences and promotional opportunities such as Tourism Conference,
Tourism Region meetings and workshops;
Created a catalog of, and maintain a current working knowledge of, all Turkana County assets;
Developed and maintained partnerships
with county and city agencies, parks and recreation, the local business
community and civic organizations, as well as surrounding communities and
tourism agencies;
Design and create tourism marketing
materials including written content and photography, such as our visitor’s
brochure, Covered Bridge Festival flyer, Annual Events postcard, Holiday Events
postcard, and Turkana County Visitor’s Guide;
Promote and support local attractions
and community events;
Gather data and prepare analysis on
our target markets and results from our marketing efforts;
Participate in joint planning sessions
that enhance tourism and foster economic development;
Attend meetings, seminars,
conventions, and workshops related to tourism, marketing, economic development,
and best practices;
Coordinate special events (such as
Tobong Lore Cultural Event);
Ensure management and supervision of
staff;
Perform any other duty as
required.
Requirements for Appointment:
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in any of
the following; Tourism Management, Business Administration or Human Resource
Management, Environmental Resources Conservation 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 Senior Management 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
How To Apply
Details of the Job Description and Job Requirements are
available at www.turkana.go.ke and www.nea.go.ke
Written applications, CV’s copies of Certificates,
Testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly
marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The
Secretary,
Turkana County Public
Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, –
30500.
OR
Delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board
Offices located along Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club
located off Kitale – Lodwar highway so as to reach the
undersigned on or before Friday 8th March, 2024 by 5.00pm
(East African Time).
Important
information to all candidates;
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
Any form of canvassing or lobbying
will lead to automatic disqualification
N/B
Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
