Fisheries Officer – 2 Posts

The county’s rich history is joined at the hip with that of the entire nation. When the Kenya-Uganda railway line was constructed, although heavily criticized as the Lunatic Express or a road to nowhere, it had a profound impact on the creation of the nation today known as Kenya.Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers;
Analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports;
Assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
Undertaking fisheries extension activities;
Maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries;
Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms; and
Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.