Submit CVs – New Recruitment at Kenya Fisheries Service

Remuneration

Basic Salary (p.m)

Ksh. 233,261 – 304,768

House Allowance (p.m)

Ksh.60,000 (or as per prevailing government rates)

Commuter Allowance (p.m)

Ksh. 20,000 (or Official Transport provided)

Annual Leave Entitlement:

30 days per leave year

Medical Benefits

As per the Kenya Fisheries Service medical scheme

Work station

Headquarters, Nairobi

Minimum Qualifications & Work Experience

Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Director and above or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Zoology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized institution;

Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;

Be conversant with national and international fisheries agreements, conventions, protocols and laws of the sea;

Broad knowledge of fisheries development and management policies, the Fisheries Management and Development Act (Cap .378) and other related Acts;

Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs; and

Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, standards and guidelines on capture fisheries;

Creating public awareness and support for fisheries conservation, management, development and sustainable use;

Collecting and analyzing data and disseminating information on capture fisheries resources; collaborating with county, national, regional and international stakeholders on conservation and management of fisheries resources;

Advising on appropriate capture fisheries resources infrastructure;

Promoting the development of traditional and industrial fisheries and related industries;

Collaborating with relevant institutions in promoting Fisheries Co-management

Identifying research priorities in fisheries;

Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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