Government Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya Tourism Board

Assistant Manager (Business Development)

REF. KTB/HR 004/2019

Responsibilities

·         Conceptualize product-related projects and initiatives and coordinate with Ministry of Tourism and TMCs and/or counties and other stakeholders

·         Developing effective and interactive product development training tools including presentations, copy and itineraries.

·         Provide product support and advice to the Marketing team and offshore trade teams

·         Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research and audits supported by on-going visits to source and competitor markets

·         Analyze products and market portfolio

·         Analyze business development opportunities.

·         Analyze potential partner relationships for the product.

·         Conduct regular competitor and product and pricing analysis

·         Prepare annual business development budgets and plans for the department,

·         Identification of opportunities for new products; and ensuring continuous development,

·         Effective co-ordination and monitoring of market specific product development plans

·         Ongoing liaison with overseas offices on product development projects and activities

·         Undertake the strategic development of tourism related market opportunities including infrastructure and marketing initiatives.

·         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.

·         Manage all brochure layouts and ensure databases and websites are maintained and updated with correct product info

·         Contribute to the writing of product content for the Travel Trade website, including Product Updates and Product Features.

·         Develop business development strategic plans

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

·         Six (6) years’ relevant experience

·         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

·         Master’s degree in any of the following; Marketing, Tourism Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

·         Member of a recognized professional body

·         Proficiency in Computer Applications; and

·         Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Legal Assistant

REF. KTB/HR 008/2019

Responsibilities

·         Assist in organizing and maintaining documents and legal instruments in paper or electronic filing systems.

·         Assist in the distribution of Board and Board committee documents.

·         Assist the Director Legal Services in indexing, archiving and retrieval of Board and Committee minutes and other vital documents appropriately.

·         Maintain an efficient records management systems/ filing system in the Legal Directorate.

·         Assist in preparing correspondence and draft legal documents under the supervision of the Legal Services Manager.

·         Assist in preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments to facilitate compliance with legal requirements, standards and procedures

·         Undertake legal research under supervision of the Legal Services Manager to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely information to management

·         Follow up with external lawyers under the supervision of the Legal Services Manager

·         Assist in compiling departmental reports

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

·         Diploma in Law (Legal Studies)

·         Certificate in Computer Proficiency

Senior Office Administrator

REF. KTB/HR 007/2019

Responsibilities

·         Coordinate appointments, meetings and travel itineraries for the Chief Executive Officer

·         Manage the Chief Executive Officer’ s official calendar and diary

·         Manage external and internal communications to the Chief Executive Officer’s office

·         Manage the standing imprest for the Chief Executive Officer’s office

·         Ensure positive communication between the Chief Executive Officer’s office and Directorates;

·         Establish and monitor procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;

·         Maintain an up-to-date filing system in the office; and

·         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:

·         Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as an Assistant Office Administrator

·         Diploma in Secretarial Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

·         Be a member of a relevant professional body

·         Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution

·         Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Assistant (CEO’s Office)

REF. KTB/HR 006/2019

Responsibilities

·         Plan, manage and coordinate the CEO’s calendar to ensure all activities are executed.

·         Prepare reports, presentations, briefing papers, and other documents required by the CEO.

·         Network within and without KTB through communicating and dissemination information to relevant departments / officers within organization, stakeholders and clients

·         Attend to inquiries appropriately including consulting with relevant authorities

·         Make appropriate decisions in daily office matters, handling emergencies effectively and efficiently

·         Budget for CEO’s office for financial year, accounting and surrendering imprest granted accordingly

·         Creating and maintaining office systems including data management

·         Ensure integrity and confidentiality of official communication, information, data and security of office assets and classified materials

·         Act as a secretary in meetings chaired by the CEO.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

·         Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, humanities or equivalent.

·         3 years’ relevant experience

·         Certificate in Computer Proficiency

Marketing Officer

REF. KTB/HR 005/2019

Responsibilities

·         Assist in development of itineraries

·         Assist in coordination of stakeholder’s familiarization trips.

·         Assist in maintenance and updating register of region’s invoices including information on Market Development Representatives, international and local suppliers.

·         Assist in monitoring stock levels of collateral material in liaison with the Product, Administration and Procurement Departments respectively.

·         Assist in identification of ideal corporate giveaways for the planned regional activities.

·         Assist in developing and maintain client database for e marketing and distribution of information for stakeholders.

·         Assist in implementation the Social Media components of the KTB Digital Marketing Strategy

·         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:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in any of the followings; Marketing, Tourism Management, Commerce (Marketing Option), Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

·         Proficiency in Computer Applications

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;

·         Online applications should be emailed together with all the documents to: careers@ktb.go.keindicating the position and reference on the subject line.

·         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;

·         Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;

·         Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;

·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

·         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.