Director General job at Tourism Regulatory Authority
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Vacancy title:
Director General

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Tourism Regulatory Authority

Deadline of this Job:
21 May 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Director General

Requirements for the Appointment
For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have;
1. Advanced degree in the field of tourism or any other tourism-related discipline from a recognized institution.
2. At least ten years experience in the relevant field at senior management level.
3. All the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya.
4. Proven leadership qualities, problem solving and negotiation skills, excellent team building and organizational skills
and evidence of being a strong team player; and
5. Demonstrated understanding of the National goals and policies and ability to develop objectives and translate them
into the Authority’s policies, programs and projects.
A certificate on leadership development lasting not less six weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director General shall be responsible for:
1. The day to day management of the affairs of the Authority and shall be answerable to the Board of the Authority in the performance of his functions.
2. Spearhead Formulation of guidelines and prescribe measures for sustainable tourism throughout the country
3. Oversee Regulation of tourism activities and services countrywide, in accordance with the national tourism strategy
4. Provide strategic Leadership in Registering, licensing and grading of all sustainable tourism and tourist- related activities and services including cottages and private residences engaged in guest house services
5. Coordinate Development and implementation, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, criteria for standardization and classification of tourism facilities and services
6. Provide Leadership in Developing and regulating, in consultation with the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to education, tourism and hospitality curriculum, examination and certification
7. Oversee Development and implementation of code of practice for the tourism sector;
8. Ensure the development and implementation of high quality tourism sector
9. Oversee Monitoring and assessment of tourist activities and services to enhance continuous improvement and adherence to sound principles and practices of sustainable tourism
10. Coordinate annual assessment and audit of tourism activities and services, measures and initiatives at national level, and prepare and publish an annual national tourism sector status report, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary and relevant lead agencies
11. Provide Leadership to senior management and staff.
12. Prepare the annual budgets and establish proper internal controls
13. Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Boards’ strategies, decision sand policies.
14. Perform any other functions that are ancillary to the object and purpose for which the Authority is established

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested qualified candidates are required to submit their applications in soft copy to email address chairperson@tourismauthority.go.ke .
Applicants must provide detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) (current employer, current remuneration and names and contacts of at least three referees familiar with the applicant professional and work record, whom the Authority may contact for more information) and testimonials.
Applications should be addressed to: –
The Chairperson
Board of Directors
Tourism Regulatory Authority Board
NAIROBI, KENYA
Qualified Applicants must obtain and present clearance certificates from the following institutions during the interviews: –
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• National Police Service
• Credit Reference Bureau
Deadline for submission of all applications is close of business on 21st May, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.


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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 21 May 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 16-05-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-05-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 16-05-2065
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