Tourism Officer

Are you passionate about tourism and ready to contribute to Kakamega County’s growth? The County Government of Kakamega is seeking a dedicated Tourism Officer to join the Department of Trade, Industrialization & Tourism.

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRALIZATION & TOURISM

TOURISM OFFICER II, JOB GROUP CPSB 10/” – (1 POST)

Basic Salary: Kshs. 32,700 x 1,300-34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390-36,770 x 1,460-38,230 x 1,470 -39,700 x 1,470-41,170 x 1,520-42,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

a) Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on tourist arrival in the County, assisting in developing and designing strategies to increase tourist arrival in the County;
b) Development and production of publicity and promotional materials for Kakamega County as a tourist destination;
c) Assist in hotel classification and enforcement of existing laws; and
d) hotel inspection/investigation and instituting litigation at Sub-county and ward level.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

a) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tours and Travel Management, Wildlife Enterprise and Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
b) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.