About this role

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

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.

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Application Closing Date: 17 November 2026.

Director of Fisheries - Capture Fisheries