Fisheries Officers

The Kilifi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT & BLUE ECONOMY

FISHERIES OFFICER JG ‘K’ (1 POST) REF. ADVERTS/4/2024/10

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 fish ponds at fish farm 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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Sciences and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications.

ASSISTANT FISHERIES OFFICER 111 JG ‘H’ (6 POSTS) REF. ADVERTS/4/2024/ 11

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participating in the provision of fisheries extension services;
• Collecting fisheries statistical data;
• Maintaining fish farm and hatcheries;
• Assisting in ensuring hygienic fish handling at fish landing sites, market and farms; and
• Any other duty assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in the following: Fisheries Management, Natural Resource Management or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Computer applications.