Principal Tourism Officer at Narok County Public Service Board

Narok County Government was formed by the County Governments Act of 2012 as prescribed in the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. It is one of the 47 devolved units situated in the Great Rift Valley in the Southern part of the Country where it boarders the republic of Tanzania. Narok County has its headquarters in Narok Town, off Narok Nakuru Road. Narok County comprises of six (6) sub-counties namely: Narok North, Narok West, Narok East, Narok South, Transmara East and Transmara West.

 

Principal Tourism Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNarok
  • Job FieldTravels & Tours 

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed at the headquarters or may head a field office. Duties and responsibilities will include: initial preparation and implementation of tourism policy, provision of technical advisory services to encourage investment in the tourism sector; coordinating hospitality matters for international meetings, conferences and exhibitions held in the County; undertaking the promotion of youth tourism, domestic and international tourism; follow-up on the implementation of bilateral and multi-lateral tourism agreements/protocols; conduct research and preparation of project proposals in liaison with other relevant Departments and key stakeholders; evaluate Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit reports; classification of hotels, tented camps, restaurants and other tourist establishments. Additional duties will involve supervision and development of staff

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • served in the grade of chief tourism officer or in a comparable position in the public or private sector for at least three (3) years;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Tourism, Environmental Science, Business Administration (Marketing option), Economics, Commerce (Marketing option), Sociology, Geography, International Relations or equivalent qualification in a related field from a recognized Institution
  • Certificate in Senior Management Course not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Certificate in computer application skills; and
  • demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results

Method of Application

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications in written by completing one (1) Application for employment form serial number NRK-CPSB (2)2016 (REV. 2021). The form can be downloaded from the Narok County Government website http://www.narok.go.ke.

Please note: Candidates should not attach any documents to the application form; ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.

  • Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

The Narok CPSB is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all Kenyans. Persons with Disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original and copies of the following documents:

  • National Identity Card;
  • Academic and Professional certificates and transcripts that are certified by the issuing institution.
  • Current Clearances from the following bodies:
    • Kenya Revenue Authority;
    • Higher Education Loans Board;
    • A Registered Credit Reference Bureau;
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate);
    • Self – declaration Form dully stamped by the Ethics and Anti-corruption commission

Applications should reach the Board on or before 07 January 2025 addressed to:

The Board Secretary/CEO
Narok County Public Service Board
NOOLMONGI BUILDING MAU- NAROK ROAD, NAROK TOWN
P.O Box 545-20500
NAROK

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