Job Description
Advert Number TCPSB/23/2023
Job Title, Job Group and Number of Posts FISHERIES OFFICER [2], JOB GROUP ‘K’ (THREE-3 Posts)
Department where the job falls under Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock & Fisheries
Job Application Start Date 23-November-2023
Job Application End Date 15-December-2023
Job Description and Job Specification Salary Scale: Ksh.39,700 x1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 p.m
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelor’s 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers; analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports; assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources; undertaking fisheries extension activities; maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries; inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites; markets and farms; and assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.