Job Purpose
The job provides leadership and guidance for initiating development of policies and strategies that enhance resource mobilization and create strategic partnerships to promote Tourism and Hospitality industry. The job further provides leadership and guidance for establishing funding of tourism products to enable product and service development and to diversifying the tourism products portfolio to widen the choice for visitors and enhance their experience; and to establish and premise broadened investment and revenue stream base for sustainable resource mobilization.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Advise on all matters resource mobilization and strategic partnerships creation and on all matters funding tourism product development and opportunities
Guides in liaison with the Director in the establishment, growth and engagement of strategic partnerships in resource mobilization for funding tourism product development and develop agenda items for management on issues of funding tourism product development and resource mobilization
Spearheads the establishment and maintenance of prioritized national portfolio of product development potentials and opportunities
Leads the review of guidelines and criteria for prioritizing and profiling funding tourism product development opportunities
Guides preparation of reports on tourism product development and pitches for networking development partners and reviews the developed reports
Steers profile capacity building opportunities with a keen interest on product development by improving standards and service delivery quality in the sector
Oversees the development of moderate and quality assure draft Board Papers of the Department
Coordinate the review and implementation of business proposals for funding tourism product development function;
Ensure quality vetting and prioritizing of tourism product development proposals;
Coordinate funding programmes and effective management of funded project/programmes for optimal revenue generation;
Steer the development/ review and execution of sector/ stakeholders’ capacity building programmes to enhance quality service delivery aimed at expanding tourism/ revenue collection;
Guides moderation and review of departmental work plans and implementation reports
Supervise, mentor and appraise staff in the department for optimal performance and output
Leads profile of departmental resource needs, mobilize, control and prepare returns; and
Reviews the developed and well-presented product range which is reputable within the market and intended audience for the destination.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Develops policies, guidelines and strategies for product development operations and criteria for resources mobilization;
Reviews and moderates funding of tourism product (and service) development criteria
Review developed new and existing tourism products in collaboration and partnership with Development Partners
Reviews identified collaborative partners and private funding to implement opportunities
Develops, implements and evaluates product development projects/ programmes
Reviews and presents project status reports
Facilitates consulting and advisory services to tourism enterprises for the development, upgrading and expansion of tourism attractions and service facilities
Confirms and reviews existing and develops new policies, guidelines, strategy and criteria for Fund’s revenue sharing;
Initiates, establishes and manages partnerships for mobilization of funds for tourism product development and stakeholder engagement;
Develop, review, implement and report on resource mobilization plans and networking programmes;
Profile and establish strategic and productive partnerships that generate funds;
Undertake fund raising missions and events;
Prepare, review and coordinate signing of agreements with development partners;
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
Mobilization of resources as per the defined amount per base Year
Ensuring effective utilization of resources in the department with a budget portfolio
Confirm and review prepared budget for the department
Responsibility for Physical Assets
Effective use of office equipment, stationery and furniture; motor vehicles and working tools of the Department
Decision Making / Job Influence
Strategic decisions
Analytical decisions
Managerial decisions
Financial decisions5. Operational decisions
Working Conditions
Office Setting, Field Visits Both Local and International
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Masters Degree in Strategic Management, Project management, Finance, Entrepreneurship Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
Bachelors Degree in Communications, Strategic Management, Project management, Finance, Entrepreneurship Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Proficiency in computer applications;
A leadership Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
iBeing a member of a relevant professional body is an added advantage;
Previous relevant work experience required.
At least Ten (10) years work experience in Resource Mobilization and partnership development in public service or private sector, five (5) of which must be in a management position.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
Analytical skills,
Leadership skills,
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Coaching and mentorship skills;
Communication skills,
Fund raising skills
Emotional intelligence
Financial Skills
Entrepreneurial skills.
Project Management
Strategic Management
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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current salary together with a detailed curriculum vitae, professional certificates and testimonials addressed to: The Chairman, Tourism Fund P.O. Box 46987 – 00100 Nairobi on or before 16th May 2024.
This job opening will be taken off at midnight (GMT +3) on the deadline date: 16th May 2024.The successful candidate will be required to avail the following documents at the point of receiving the job offer;Officers in Grade TF 03 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performanceApplications will only be accepted from applicants completing the Application Form Below.
Kindly note :Tourism Fund is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the youth, women, persons with disability and persons from minority groups to apply
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