Job Description
Fisheries Officer (MCPSB/05/2023/175) JG - K
Machakos, Kenya
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
i) receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers;
ii) analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports;
iii) assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
iv) undertaking fisheries extension activities; maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries;
v) inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms;
vi) assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Bachelors degree in any of the following fields;-Fisheries, zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
ii) Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.