Deputy Director, Strategy & Planning – TRA 3 at Tourism Regulatory Authority

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic leader to join our expanding team. As Deputy Director of Strategy & Planning, you will be responsible for policy formulation, resource mobilization, research, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, quality management systems, knowledge management, and risk management within the Authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review policies, strategies, regulations, standards, and procedures relating to planning, research, performance management, quality management systems, risk management, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, and resource mobilization
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of the Authority's Strategic Plan, Service Charter, work plans, and performance contracts
• Conduct inquiries, studies, surveys, and research on matters relating to regulation of the tourism and hospitality sector
• Prepare and publish an annual tourism sector status report
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of accurate data on regulated tourism enterprises to inform decision making
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of tourism standards on service delivery
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of national certification programs and accreditation schemes
• Undertake other duties as reasonably assigned and consistent with the level of responsibility attached to this role

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines from a recognized institution:

• Economics
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Finance
• Tourism Management
• Business Management/Administration
• Hospitality Management
• Research and Public Policy
• Strategic Management
• Actuarial Science
• Applied Research
• Library Studies
• Information Science
• Information Systems and Knowledge Management

Alternatively: Bachelor's degree in any of the disciplines listed above

Location

Nairobi, Kenya