Kwale County is located in south coast of Kenya.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Compiling fisheries statistics and preparing technical reports;
• Participating in monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries resources;
• Providing fisheries extension services including mobilizing and training fishers,
• Maintaining ponds at fish farms and hatcheries; and conducting fish inspection and quality assurance.
• Organizing on farm trials on fish species and feed;
• Assessing fish post-harvest losses;
• Undertaking applied fisheries research and dissemination of research findings;
• Undertaking market surveys; and promoting fish marketing and value addition.

REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of fisheries officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private sector for at least three [3] years.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – fisheries, zoology, Aquatic Sciences, or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills form a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.