Manager (Internal Audit)
Research Manager
Assistant Marketing Manager (2 Posts)
Assistant Manager (Business Development)
Marketing Officer
Personal Assistant (CEO’s Office)
Senior Office Administrator
Legal Assistant
REF. KTB/HR 001/2019
Responsibilities
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Provide secretarial services to the
Board Audit and Risk Committee
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Provide independent and objective
assurance and consulting activity of KTB’s operations to the Audit & Risk
Committee and the CEO on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of KTB’s
arrangements for governance, risk management, and internal controls and their
impact on the operations of the organization
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Provide effective leadership to the
audit teams in reviewing the operations and controls of the Board
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Interpret prevailing policies for
sound auditing principles and control
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Contribute as appropriate to the
performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of the Board’s
strategic objective
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Report to the Audit Committee
quarterly on the implementation of the annual audit plan
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Prepare board papers for Board Audit
& Risk committee meetings
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Participate in the development and
review of the Institution’s strategic plan
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Spearhead risk assessment of the
department
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Develop implement and continuously
review the KTB’s Internal Audit framework and policy and operating procedures.
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Assess the relevance, reliability,
integrity, timeliness and adequacy of programmes and financial information.
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Establish, implement and monitor risk
based internal audit mechanisms
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Ensure independent appraisals of KTB
activities, functions and operations to ensure internal control frameworks are
in place and operating efficiently.
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Lead and carry out special investigations,
unplanned internal audit works and systems audits
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Ascertain the extent of compliance
with board and government established procedures.
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Prepare and submit audit reports
including audit recommendations to the management and to the Full Board through
the Board Audit Committee.
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Carry out follow up audits to ensure
implementations of external and internal audit recommendations by the
management.
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Co-ordinate the review of the
implementation of the risk management framework in order to ensure that risk management
is effectively encompassed in all Board’s processes
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Perform value for money audits to
determine value of completed and ongoing project and to examine whether KTB has
attained economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the management of allocated
funds.
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Develop work plans and budgets for
the Department and oversee the execution of the approved departmental work
plans and budgets.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
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Nine (9) years relevant experience
three (3) of which should be in senior management position
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
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Master’s Degree in a relevant field
or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
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Certification in any of the
following; CIA, CISA, CPA/ACCA
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Member of a professional body e.g
IIA, ISACA, ICPAK
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Certificate in computer proficiency
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Demonstrate merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results
Research Manager
REF. KTB/HR 002/2019
Responsibilities
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Advise on all research matters
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Develop and implement KTB’s research
strategy, policies, mission and vision.
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Provide strategic direction for
research related innovation to optimize KTB‘s competitive advantage both
locally and internationally.
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Responsible for gathering and
compiling market and competitor data to define market size, market share,
opportunities and threats, across all Kenya’s tourism product categories and
markets.
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Analyze customer needs and customer
satisfaction through specific market research projects: quantitative and
qualitative analysis to include client segmentation and making recommendations
based on research.
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Make recommendations for short and
long-term tactical plans.
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Assess the need for purchasing market
intelligence resources.
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Present regular market intelligence
reports to top management.
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Support the assessment of market or
product opportunities through delivery of relevant and timely market
intelligence
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Supervise the collecting, data entry,
filtration, analysis and dissemination of international arrivals.
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Prepare and manage the Research
Budget
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Monitoring and evaluation of
marketing performance.
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Ensure timely and efficient
implementation of Research Strategy and Annual Work Plan
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(AWP) and ensure that departmental
performance targets are set and achieved.
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Ensure that research is effectively
used to support the business objectives of KTB to increase productivity and
results in order to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction and
ensure seamless interdepartmental linkages.
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Identify process improvements in
research that reduce cost, improve quality and allow for the more efficient
usage of organizational resources.
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Ensure full implementation of the
Quality Management System within the Research unit.
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Manage ad hoc research requests from
other departments
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
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Nine (9) years’ relevant experience
with three (3) years in Management
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Bachelor’s Degree in Research
Applications, Mathematics, Statistics & Economic or its equivalent
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Master’s Degree Research
Applications, Statistics, Economic, Business Administration or its equivalent
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Membership to a relevant Professional
Body
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Proficiency in Computer Applications
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Demonstrated merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results
Assistant Marketing Manager (2 Posts)
REF. KTB/HR 003/2019
Responsibilities
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Assist the Marketing Manager in
development and implementation of the region’s marketing strategy and provide
strategic direction to the region’s team.
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Define and implement the action plans
for the market area and achieve the objectives set.
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Ensure proper implementation of
Kenya’s marketing strategy in the markets and monitor its implementation in PR,
advertising etc
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Collaborate with Business Development
Managers in the preparation of plans and monitor the implementation of actions
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Identify opportunities for
cross-market sales
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Prepare and monitor regional budgets
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Ensure that costs related to
exhibition stand design and construction is within budget.
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Confirm that region related goods are
of the required standards and quantities that have been requisitioned are in
liaison with the Inspection and Acceptance Committee.
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Ensure timely and efficient
implementation of regional marketing strategy and Annual Work Plan (AWP) and
ensure that regional performance targets are set and achieved.
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Identify process improvements that
reduce cost, improve quality and allow for the more efficient usage of
organizational resources in the region.
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Mentor, coach and provide leadership
to the officers under him/her.
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Gather continuous market intelligence
on the tourism brands’ performance, customer and trade attitudes, and new
problems and opportunities.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
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Six (6) years’ experience in a
relevant field
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Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution OR Bachelor’s Degree in
any of the followings; Tourism Management, Business Administration or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution AND a Diploma in
Marketing from a recognized institution
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Master’s degree in any of the
following; Marketing, Tourism Management, Business Administration or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
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Member of a recognized professional
body
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Proficiency in Computer Applications
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Demonstrated merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results
Assistant Manager (Business Development)
REF. KTB/HR 004/2019
Responsibilities
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Conceptualize product-related
projects and initiatives and coordinate with Ministry of Tourism and TMCs
and/or counties and other stakeholders
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Developing effective and interactive
product development training tools including presentations, copy and
itineraries.
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Provide product support and advice to
the Marketing team and offshore trade teams
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Specify market requirements for
current and future products by conducting market research and audits supported
by on-going visits to source and competitor markets
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Analyze products and market portfolio
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Analyze business development
opportunities.
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Analyze potential partner
relationships for the product.
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Conduct regular competitor and
product and pricing analysis
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Prepare annual business development
budgets and plans for the department,
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Identification of opportunities for
new products; and ensuring continuous development,
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Effective co-ordination and
monitoring of market specific product development plans
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Ongoing liaison with overseas offices
on product development projects and activities
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Undertake the strategic development
of tourism related market opportunities including infrastructure and marketing
initiatives.
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Prepare, implement and report on the
tourism development plan and annual marketing plan to promote and enhance the
Kenya’s Tourism within the Domestic and International marketplace in consultation
with relevant stakeholders.
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Manage all brochure layouts and
ensure databases and websites are maintained and updated with correct product
info
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Contribute to the writing of product
content for the Travel Trade website, including Product Updates and Product
Features.
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Develop business development
strategic plans
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
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Six (6) years’ relevant experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration, Marketing or a relevant field; -OR- Bachelor’s degree in any
field with a Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing
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Master’s degree in any of the
following; Marketing, Tourism Management, Business Administration or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
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Member of a recognized professional
body
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Proficiency in Computer Applications;
and
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Demonstrated merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results
Marketing Officer
REF. KTB/HR 005/2019
Responsibilities
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Assist in development of itineraries
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Assist in coordination of stakeholder’s
familiarization trips.
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Assist in maintenance and updating
register of region’s invoices including information on Market Development
Representatives, international and local suppliers.
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Assist in monitoring stock levels of
collateral material in liaison with the Product, Administration and Procurement
Departments respectively.
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Assist in identification of ideal
corporate giveaways for the planned regional activities.
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Assist in developing and maintain
client database for e marketing and distribution of information for
stakeholders.
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Assist in implementation the Social
Media components of the KTB Digital Marketing Strategy
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Assist with the positioning of the
Magical Kenya Brand and drive Brand consistency on Social Media space
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
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Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
followings; Marketing, Tourism Management, Commerce (Marketing Option),
Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution
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Proficiency in Computer Applications
Personal Assistant (CEO’s Office)
REF. KTB/HR 006/2019
Responsibilities
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Plan, manage and coordinate the CEO’s
calendar to ensure all activities are executed.
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Prepare reports, presentations,
briefing papers, and other documents required by the CEO.
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Network within and without KTB
through communicating and dissemination information to relevant departments /
officers within organization, stakeholders and clients
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Attend to inquiries appropriately
including consulting with relevant authorities
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Make appropriate decisions in daily
office matters, handling emergencies effectively and efficiently
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Budget for CEO’s office for financial
year, accounting and surrendering imprest granted accordingly
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Creating and maintaining office
systems including data management
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Ensure integrity and confidentiality
of official communication, information, data and security of office assets and
classified materials
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Act as a secretary in meetings
chaired by the CEO.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
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Bachelor’s degree in communications,
business administration, humanities or equivalent.
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3 years’ relevant experience
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Certificate in Computer Proficiency
Senior Office Administrator
REF. KTB/HR 007/2019
Responsibilities
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Coordinate appointments, meetings and
travel itineraries for the Chief Executive Officer
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Manage the Chief Executive Officer’ s
official calendar and diary
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Manage external and internal
communications to the Chief Executive Officer’s office
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Manage the standing imprest for the
Chief Executive Officer’s office
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Ensure positive communication between
the Chief Executive Officer’s office and Directorates;
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Establish and monitor procedures for
record keeping of correspondence and file movements;
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Maintain an up-to-date filing system
in the office; and
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Ensure integrity and confidentiality
of official communication, information, data and security of office assets and
classified materials.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
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Served for a minimum period of three
(3) years as an Assistant Office Administrator
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Diploma in Secretarial Studies or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
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Be a member of a relevant
professional body
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Certificate in Computer applications
from a recognized institution
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Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
Legal Assistant
REF. KTB/HR 008/2019
Responsibilities
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Assist in organizing and maintaining
documents and legal instruments in paper or electronic filing systems.
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Assist in the distribution of Board
and Board committee documents.
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Assist the Director Legal Services in
indexing, archiving and retrieval of Board and Committee minutes and other
vital documents appropriately.
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Maintain an efficient records
management systems/ filing system in the Legal Directorate.
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Assist in preparing correspondence
and draft legal documents under the supervision of the Legal Services Manager.
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Assist in preparing preliminary legal
documents/instruments to facilitate compliance with legal requirements,
standards and procedures
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Undertake legal research under
supervision of the Legal Services Manager to facilitate the provision of
accurate and timely information to management
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Follow up with external lawyers under
the supervision of the Legal Services Manager
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Assist in compiling departmental reports
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
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Diploma in Law (Legal Studies)
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Certificate in Computer Proficiency
How To Apply
Each application should be accompanied by an application letter
quoting the reference number for the position applied for, detailed Curriculum
Vitae indicating current position, current remuneration, day time contact,
e-mail address, name and contacts of three (3) referees.
All applications should clearly indicate the job reference and
be submitted in any ONE of the following ways;
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Online applications should be emailed
together with all the documents to: careers@ktb.go.keindicating
the position and reference on the subject line.
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Hard Copies applications maybe posted
through Postal Address: P. O. Box 30630 – 00100
OR Hand Delivered and signed for at the Reception-KTB 7 th Floor
Kenya Re Towers, Ragati Road. All hard copies applications should clearly
indicate job reference on the envelope.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid
documents to satisfy the requirements of
Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and will be required
to submit among other documents:
·
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
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Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board;
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Tax Compliance Certificate from the
Kenya Revenue Authority;
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Clearance from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission
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Report from an Approved Credit
Reference Bureau
To be considered, applications must be received on or before 2nd
September 2019 at 5:00 pm, addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Tourism Board
P. O. Box 30630 – 00100
NAIROBI
KTB is an equal opportunity employer.