Director of Administration (Head of Tourism, Culture and Arts) Job in Kenya

Duties/Responsibilities

Will be responsible for overall management and control of the department’s activities in the county policies 

Provide technical advice on matters pertaining initiation, formulation, review and implementation of

Integrating National/County Development policies, goals and objectives into the tourism, culture & Arts functions. 

Coordinating and consulting with local, regional and international bodies on matters relating to tourism, culture & Arts as well as developing appropriate vision for the Department.

Provide technical advice on matters pertaining to Tourism, culture & Arts overall planning, direction, overseeing, coordination, evaluation and implementation of programmes/projects of the Department. 

Ensure the establishment and management of community cultural centers, art galleries, tourist attraction sites and promote talent amongst the youths in the County. 

Co-ordination and implementation of tourism product development, diversification and sustainability programmes

Undertaking market surveys and other relevant research 

Preparing reports and briefs


Overseeing the organization of regional and inter-county fairs, meetings, conferences and exhibitions

Maintenance of necessary linkages between the Department and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

Served in the grade of Deputy Director Tourism/Culture or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years in the Public Service or served six (6) years in the private sector at a senior managerial position in a relevant field. 

A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Tourism, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Creative Art, Theatre and Film Studies, Sociology, or International Relations or any other equivalent qualification in a related field from a recognized institution 

Master’s degree in any of the following fields: – Tourism, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Creative Art, Theatre and Film Studies, Sociology, or International Relations or any other equivalent qualification in a related field from a recognized institution

Demonstrated competence as reflected in work performance and results 

Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity

How To Apply

Note

Successful candidates will be required to obtain the following documents and present them to the Machakos County Public Service Board: –

Tax compliance certificate from KRA

Clearance certificate from HELB

Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Certificate of good conduct (DCI)

Credit Reference Bureau Clearance

County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

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