27 Oct 2026

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Job Description

The Kenya Fisheries Service is a body corporate established under the Fisheries Management and Development Act No. 35 of 2016. The purpose of the Service is to Conserve, Manage and Develop Kenya Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Vision To be the leading agency in conservation, management and development of fisheries and aquaculture resources in Afric…

Director of Fisheries – Capture Fisheries

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.

 

Director of Fisheries – Fish Quality, Safety & Trade

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 fish safety, quality, safety and trade;
  • Developing and implementing national monitoring plans for contaminants;
  • Developing and harmonizing sampling protocols for monitoring contaminants in fishery enterprises and fish environment;
  • Coordinating fish quality assurance operations;
  • Coordinating research on fisheries and aquaculture in consultation with research institutions and other accredited agencies;
  • Promoting and enforcing sanitary and Phyto-sanitary requirements for fisheries and aquaculture;
  • Creating public awareness on fish quality and safety, biosecurity, environmental issues and fish trade;
  • Fisheries and aquaculture products risk analysis;
  • Regulating fish handling, landing, transportation, processing and trade; collaborating with Government agencies,
  • Private sector and relevant stakeholders on matters related to fish quality and safety;
  • Collaborating nationally, regionally and internationally on matters of fish quality and safety;
  • Approval of operational fishery enterprises; maintaining a register of approved fishery enterprises;
  • Health certification of fish and fishery products for exports; management of fish and fishery products imports;
  • Collecting, analyzing and disseminating fish safety and trade information;
  • Promoting fisheries and aquaculture post-harvest technologies;
  • Notification and enquiries on fish and fishery products trade; and collaborating on transshipment inspections.
  • Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

Director of Fisheries – Fisheries Compliance & Enforcement

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:

  • Implement policies, strategies and guidelines on compliance and enforcement;
  • Implement Monitoring, Control and Surveillance;
  • Manage patrols to protect fisheries resource;
  • Conduct Fishing Vessel boarding and inspection;
  • Manage fisheries electronic information system and all e-based fisheries compliance systems;
  • Develop and implement marine fisheries compliance and enforcement strategies and plans;
  • Establish networks and mechanisms for fisheries intelligence gathering and information sharing;
  • Promote and/or enforce compliance with the FMDA, other regional and international instruments and best practices;
  • Create awareness through Education and sensitization on legal restrictions and prohibitions;
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures for fisheries compliance and law enforcement protocols;
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders on matters pertaining to compliance and enforcement issues;
  • Develop, implement and review Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS) Interagency collaboration protocols and regulations;
  • Manage and maintain VMS, EMS, AIS and other electronic monitoring systems;
  • Collaborate in regional and international enforcement and compliance reporting mechanisms.
  • Protecting areas declared as national sanctuaries to protect brood and spawn of nominated species;
  • Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

Deputy Director of Fisheries – 8 Posts

Remuneration
Basic Salary (p.m) Ksh. 167,812 – 251,655
House Allowance (p.m) Ksh.50,000 (or as per prevailing government rates)
Commuter Allowance (p.m) Ksh. 16,000 (or as per prevailing government rates)
Annual Leave: 30 days per leave year.
Medical Benefits As per the Kenya Fisheries Service medical scheme
Work station Any KeFS Regional Office.

Minimum Qualifications & Work Experience

  • Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Level of Assistant Director of Fisheries or in a comparable position.
  • Bachelor’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;
  • Applicants with a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, or an equivalent from a recognized institution will have an added advantage;
  • Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
  • Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs;
  • Knowledge of fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Management and Development Act (cap.378) and other related statutes and international conventions;
  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Initiating and implementing fisheries policies, programs and strategies;
  • Evaluating Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) systems;
  • Initiating the development of transboundary fisheries management plans;
  • Monitoring the implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements;
  • Coordinating the strengthening of fisheries extension services;
  • Promoting cooperation between the fisheries sector and counties, local and international stakeholders.
  • Undertaking cost-effective research to advance national and sectoral priorities;
  • Promoting fish marketing and value addition;
  • Harmonizing fisheries technical training in liaison with counties and related institutions and other stakeholders.
  • Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Method of Application

A duly filled Kenya Fisheries Service Application for Employment Form (version:2026) and a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae showcasing experience, key competencies and skills must be addressed to

the Chairperson of the Board of Directors,

Kenya Fisheries Service,

P.O. Box 48511-00100,
Nairobi and emailed to

[email protected] or hand-delivered to KeFS Headquarters, SHA Building 13th floor, Ragati Road, Nairobi on or before 17th November, 2026. Applicants are advised to visit the Kenya Fisheries Service website www.kefs.go.ke for a detailed Job indent and also to download the Application for Employment Form (version:2026). Please Note.
  • The Kenya Fisheries Service avails equal employment opportunities to Kenyan Citizens;
  • Applicants are required to attach copies of National ID, Academic certificates & transcripts, Professional certificates, testimonials and Curriculum Vitae to their application;
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their original academic and professional certificates & transcripts, Letter of recognition of qualifications from Commission of University Education (CUE) for degrees obtained from foreign universities, National Identity Card, valid Police Clearance Certificate, applicant’s valid Tax Compliance Certificate, HELB Clearance, EACC Clearance, Certificate from recognized Credit Reference Bureau;
  • Applicants will be required to clearly state the position they have applied; and
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.





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