Migori County is a county in the former Nyanza Province of southwestern Kenya. It is located in western Kenya and borders Homa Bay County, Kisii County, Narok, Tanzania and Lake Victoria to the West. The county also borders Uganda via Migingo Island in Lake Victoria.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• 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

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – 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
• Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.