Job Description
DIRECTOR OF FISHERIES - JOB GROUP CPSB 03/’R’ (1 POST)
Kakamega, Kenya
This Job will expire on 27th July, 2023 at 11.59 P.M
BASIC SALARY: Kshs. 121,430 x 6,070- 127,500 x 6,370- 133,870 x 6,570- 140,440 x 6,770- 147,210 x 6,960- 154,170 x 7,160- 161,330 x 7,810 – 169,140p.m
TERMS OF SERVICE: Three (3) years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Duties and Responsibilities
i.Develop and implement of fisheries policies, programmes and strategies;
ii.Monitor and Evaluate, control and surveillance of the fisheries systems;
iii.Oversee the development of trans-boundary fisheries management plans;
iv.Monitor the implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements;
v.Coordinate the strengthening of fisheries extension services;
vi.Promote the cooperation between the fisheries sector and local/ international stakeholders;
vii.Undertake cost effective research to advance national and sectoral priorities;
viii.Promote fish marketing and value addition;
ix.Undertake fisheries technical training in liaison with relevant institutions; and
x.Monitor and evaluate of activities in the directorate.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment into this grade, an officer must have; -
i.Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Fisheries (SADF) Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ in the Public Service, for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the wider Public Service or Private Sector;
ii.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 any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
iii.Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
iv.Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs; and
v.A broad knowledge of the Fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related Acts and international conventions;