1. Job Specifications 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Providing strategic policy direction in all matters Human Resource Management and Administration;
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing Human Resource Management and Administration policies and strategies;
• Managing human resource and career development;
• Interpreting and implementing the human resource management and administration policies and circulars;
• Developing and implementing staff training programmes;
• Managing staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement;
• Ensuring an effective employee industrial relations and communication process;
• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of performance management system;
• Ensuring a competitive staff compensation and benefits package;
• Managing staff payroll, leave and performance appraisal system;
• Managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes;
• Managing staff disciplinary process and grievances;
• Managing staff medical scheme and welfare programmes;
• Coordinating work-related counselling and stress management services for staff;
• Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
• Maintaining the staff establishment, employee records and human resource information systems;
• Developing and implementing Fund’s Succession Management Policy and Strategy;
• Coordinating the compilation of human resource and administration reports;
• Coordinating the provision of general administrative services including office allocation and cleanliness, messengerial services, transport/logistics and security;
• Managing repairs, maintenance and improvement of equipment and assets;
• Participating in the development and implementation of the Fund’s Strategic Plan;
• Planning and budgeting for the Department;
• Providing secretariat services to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee; and
• Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.

1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters’ degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

• Skills and competencies

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal relationship skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;

Method of Application

Applications clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ………………………………” to be addressed to:
The Chairman, Tourism Fund
P.O. Box 46987 – 00100 Nairobi

Soft copy applications should be addressed to chairman@tourismfund.co.ke so as to reach on or before 2nd May, 2025.

No hard copies will be accepted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.

“Tourism Fund is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the youth, women, persons with disability and persons from minority groups to apply”