Tourism Fund (TF) is a State Corporation established under the Tourism Act, 2011 which came into operation on 1st September, 2012 vide special issue Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 93 of 24th August, 2012.

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