Principal Tourism Officer

The Principal Tourism Officer will be responsible for overseeing the initial preparation and implementation of tourism policy within the county. This position will involve providing technical advisory services to encourage investment in the tourism sector and promoting both domestic and international tourism. The officer will coordinate hospitality matters for international meetings, conferences, and exhibitions held in the county. Other duties will include following up on the implementation of bilateral and multilateral tourism agreements and protocols, conducting research, preparing project proposals in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders, evaluating Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit reports, and classifying tourism establishments such as hotels, tented camps, and restaurants. Additionally, the Principal Tourism Officer will supervise and develop staff within the department.

Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications by completing the Application for Employment Form (Serial number NRK-CPSB (2) 2016 (Rev. 2021)), which can be downloaded from the Narok County Government website at http://www.narok.go.ke. Please ensure that all required details are filled in the form. No additional documents should be attached to the application. The completed form should be submitted by the deadline of 7th January 2025. Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original and certified copies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card

• Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts

• 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 duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Applications should be addressed to:
The Board Secretary/CEO
Narok County Public Service Board
Noolmongi Building, Mau-Narok Road, Narok Town
P.O. Box 545-20500
NAROK