Deputy Director of Fisheries

Kenya Fisheries Service

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...

Deputy Director of Fisheries - 8 Posts

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 15 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied

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.

Check how your CV matches this job