Fisheries Officer
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | March 2, 2021 |
| Category |
Agriculture
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
Tana River County is one of the forty seven (47) counties in the Republic of Kenya. The County takes its name from River Tana which is the longest river in Kenya. It is a County in the former Coast Province, Kenya with an area of 35,375.8 square kilometers (13,658.7 sq mi) and a population of 262,684 according to the 2012 census. The administrative headquarter of the county is Hola. The County has three sub counties; Bura, Galole and Garsen.
Terms of Service: All positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms except Director Finance and Drilling Rig Operator.
Remuneration: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
04/2021: Fisheries Officer, JOB GROUP âKâ
Duties and responsibilities
- Collection and compilation of Fisheries Statistics;
- Fisheries exploratory surveys and research;
- Fisheries extension work;
- Management and development of departmental fish farms;
- Research centres and hatcheries;
- Compilation of technical reports, fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance; and
- Supervision of junior technical staff under his/her area of jurisdiction.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, candidates must possess at least a Bachelor of Science degree in the following disciplines: â
- Fisheries Sciences;
- Biological Sciences;
- Biochemistry;
- Physical Sciences;
- Aquatic Sciences;
- Food Sciences and Technology; and
- Environmental science and/or the qualifications equivalent from recognised institutions.