Job Description
Fisheries Officer - Job Group ‘K’ (1 Position) - Advert No. 02/2024/04
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 – 52,960 p.m. (Job Group ‘K’)
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position.
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this position 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: -
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;
v. Maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries;
vi. Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets
and farms; and
vii. Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition