County Government of Vihiga Deputy Director of Tourism Jobs

County Government of Vihiga Deputy Director of Tourism Jobs


Vihiga County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board.

Pursuant to Constitution and Legal provisions Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Deputy Director of Tourism

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director of Tourism will be responsible to the Chief Officer in-charge of Trade, Industry, Tourism and Entrepreneurship for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating technical administrative activities of Tourism.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail the following: -

  • Co-ordinate the implementation of tourism policies, strategies, programs and projects;
  • Technical advisor on matters pertaining to tourism;
  • Co-ordinate the implementation and review of county tourism policies and the county tourism
    strategies;
  • Facilitation of the county's membership and participation in tourism related international
    organizations;
  • 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;
  • Overall planning, direction, supervision and performance management of all employees of the
    county directorate of tourism;
  • Oversee the use, maintenance and inventory of equipment and facilities used in the directorate of
    tourism;
  • Undertaking tourism research and maintaining a depository of all data and information on tourism
    and tourism industry players within Vihiga county;
  • Maintain necessary linkages between the directorate and other stakeholders;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for Appointment

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Tourism from a recognized institution;
  • A Master's degree in Tourism
    or equivalent from recognized institution
  • Must have served on Job Group ‘P’ and above of its equivalent in tourism field;
  • Must have four (4) years’ Relevant working experience as Assistant Director for 3 years;
  • Must have attended a senior management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized
    institution;
  • Have good leadership and communication skills;
  • Have knowledge of Tourism and Wildlife legislation;
  • Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence;
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.


    How to Apply

  • Interested applicants should download the respective job application forms from the county’s
    official website
  • Fill and submit one hard copy for the best vacancy of interest in a sealed envelope to the office of the Secretary/CEO of the County Public Service Board.Remember to indicate the position
    applied on top of the envelope and drop it in the Governor’s Building,Ground Floor Room 03.
    Deadline for the applications is 31st January,2019 by 5.00pm.

    The Secretary/ceo,
    County Public Service Board,
    P.o. Box 880-50300,
    Maragoli.


  • County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing,giving or
    accepting bribes will lead to automatic disqualification and prosecution. Only shortlisted
    Candidates will be notified.

  • For more information and job application details, see; County Government of Vihiga Deputy Director of Tourism Jobs

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