Tourism Fund Manager, Resource Mobilisation Jobs in Kenya

Tourism Fund Manager, Resource Mobilisation Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Director Corporate Strategy & Resource Mobilisation and shall be responsible for developing and implementing policies and strategies that enhance resource mobilization and create strategic partnerships to promote the sustainable growth of the Tourism and Hospitality industry as envisaged by Section 68 of the Tourism Act Cap.383 Laws of Kenya.

Job Purpose

The job provides leadership and guidance for initiating development of policies and strategies that enhance resource mobilization and create strategic partnerships to promote Tourism and Hospitality industry. The job further provides leadership and guidance for establishing funding of tourism products to enable product and service development and to diversifying the tourism products portfolio to widen the choice for visitors and enhance their experience; and to establish and premise broadened investment and revenue stream base for sustainable resource mobilization.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Advise on all matters resource mobilization and strategic partnerships creation and on all matters funding tourism product development and opportunities

Guides in liaison with the Director in the establishment, growth and engagement of strategic partnerships in resource mobilization for funding tourism product development and develop agenda items for management on issues of funding tourism product development and resource mobilization

Spearheads the establishment and maintenance of prioritized national portfolio of product development potentials and opportunities

Leads the review of guidelines and criteria for prioritizing and profiling funding tourism product development opportunities

Guides preparation of reports on tourism product development and pitches for networking development partners and reviews the developed reports

Steers profile capacity building opportunities with a keen interest on product development by improving standards and service delivery quality in the sector

Oversees the development of moderate and quality assure draft Board Papers of the Department

Coordinate the review and implementation of business proposals for funding tourism product development function;

Ensure quality vetting and prioritizing of tourism product development proposals;

Coordinate funding programmes and effective management of funded project/programmes for optimal revenue generation;

Steer the development/ review and execution of sector/ stakeholders’ capacity building programmes to enhance quality service delivery aimed at expanding tourism/ revenue collection;

Guides moderation and review of departmental work plans and implementation reports

Supervise, mentor and appraise staff in the department for optimal performance and output

Leads profile of departmental resource needs, mobilize, control and prepare returns; and

Reviews the developed and well-presented product range which is

reputable within the market and intended audience for the destination.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Develops policies, guidelines and strategies for product development operations and criteria for resources mobilization;

Reviews and moderates funding of tourism product (and service) development criteria

Review developed new and existing tourism products in collaboration and partnership with Development Partners

Reviews identified collaborative partners and private funding to implement opportunities

Develops, implements and evaluates product development projects/ programmes

Reviews and presents project status reports

Facilitates consulting and advisory services to tourism enterprises for the development, upgrading and expansion of tourism attractions and service facilities

Confirms and reviews existing and develops new policies, guidelines, strategy and criteria for Fund’s revenue sharing;

Initiates, establishes and manages partnerships for mobilization of funds for tourism product development and stakeholder engagement;

Develop, review, implement and report on resource mobilization plans and networking programmes;

Profile and establish strategic and productive partnerships that generate funds;

Undertake fund raising missions and events;

Prepare, review and coordinate signing of agreements with development partners;

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

Masters Degree in Strategic Management, Project management, Finance, Entrepreneurship Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

Bachelors Degree in Communications, Strategic Management, Project management, Finance, Entrepreneurship Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Proficiency in computer applications;

A leadership Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Being a member of a relevant professional body is an added advantage;

Previous relevant work experience required

At least Ten (10) years work experience in Resource Mobilization and partnership development in public service or private sector, five (5) of which must be in a management position.

How to Apply

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