Deputy Director, Strategy & Planning Job TRA

Project Management Jobs, Tourism Regulatory Authority Jobs.

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for policy formulation, resource mobilization, research, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, quality management systems, knowledge management and risk management in the Authority.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review policies, strategies, regulations, standards procedures on 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.
• Carry out inquiries, studies, surveys and research on matters relating to regulation of the tourism and hospitality sector in the country.
• Prepare and publish an annual tourism sector status report;
• Develop and maintain a database and dissemination 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 any other duties that may be reasonably assigned and that are consistent with the level of responsibility attached to this role.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – 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 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Tourism Management, Business Management/Administration, Hospitality Management, Actuarial Science, Applied Research, Library Studies, Information Science.
• Leadership Course not lasting less than six (6) weeks from a relevant institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Fifteen (15) years cumulative experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director or in a comparable position.
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the constitution.

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How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials in PDF format via recruitment@tra.go.ke to:

The Director General
Tourism Regulatory Authority
P. O Box 25357, 00100
NAIROBI
 

All applications must be received on or before Monday, 29th December 2025.

Please note: –

• Successful candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents before an offer is made.
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
• Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• TRA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disability, women, youth and persons from marginalized areas to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.