The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) is a corporate body established under section 4 of the Tourism Act No.28 of 2011 and is mandated to regulate the tourism sector in Kenya. This entails developing regulations, standards and guidelines that are necessary to ensure an all-round quality service delivery in the tourism sector.
To fulfil our mandate, the Authority seeks to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya for the following positions.
1. Deputy Director, Strategy & Planning – TRA 3
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. 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.
ii. Coordinate the development, implementation and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan, Service Charter, work plans and performance contracts.
iii. Carry out inquiries, studies, surveys and research on matters relating to regulation of the tourism and hospitality sector in the country.
iv. Prepare and publish an annual tourism sector status report;
v. Develop and maintain a database and dissemination of accurate data on regulated tourism enterprises to inform decision making.
vi. Monitor and evaluate the impact of tourism standards on service delivery.
vii. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of national certification programs and accreditation schemes.
viii. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably assigned and that are consistent with the level of responsibility attached to this role.
2. Assistant Director, Tourism Accreditation – TRA 4
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. 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.
ii. Coordinate the development, implementation and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan, Service Charter, work plans and performance contracts.
iii. Carry out inquiries, studies, surveys and research on matters relating to regulation of the tourism and hospitality sector in the country.
iv. Prepare and publish an annual tourism sector status report;
v. Develop and maintain a database and dissemination of accurate data on regulated tourism enterprises to inform decision making.
vi. Monitor and evaluate the impact of tourism standards on service delivery.
vii. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of national certification programs and accreditation schemes.
viii. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably assigned and that are consistent with the level of responsibility attached to this role.
3. Senior Legal Officer – TRA 6
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. 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.
ii. Coordinate the development, implementation and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan, Service Charter, work plans and performance contracts.
iii. Carry out inquiries, studies, surveys and research on matters relating to regulation of the tourism and hospitality sector in the country.
iv. Prepare and publish an annual tourism sector status report;
v. Develop and maintain a database and dissemination of accurate data on regulated tourism enterprises to inform decision making.
vi. Monitor and evaluate the impact of tourism standards on service delivery.
4. Legal Officer – TRA 7
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. 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.
ii. Coordinate the development, implementation and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan, Service Charter, work plans and performance contracts.
iii. Carry out inquiries, studies, surveys and research on matters relating to regulation of the tourism and hospitality sector in the country.
iv. Prepare and publish an annual tourism sector status report;
v. Develop and maintain a database and dissemination of accurate data on regulated tourism enterprises to inform decision making.
vi. Monitor and evaluate the impact of tourism standards on service delivery.
Total Number of Vacancies: 4
Key Application Information:
Application Deadline: Monday, 29th December 2025.
Vacancy Details: Full details for each position are available on the TRA website.
Equal Opportunity Employer: TRA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
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