Deputy Director Fisheries (Blue Economy) (1) Post at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/52/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating fisheries extension services and co-management programs; 
• analyzing, storing and disseminating fisheries related reports; 
• Coordinating the implementation of fisheries development policies, programs and projects;
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to design fisheries management programs; 
• Co-coordinating fisheries research in fish stock assessment; 
• Promoting fish marketing and value addition; 
• Evaluating monitoring, controlling and surveillance (MCS) systems.
• Participating in the implementation of bi-lateral projects and programs; 
• Participating in negotiations of multi and bi-lateral agreements
• Spearheading the development of an aquaculture policy and strategic plan; 
• Promoting public and private sector investments in the production of quality fish feeds including stock programs; 
• Promoting marketing and value addition of aquaculture products; 
• Overseeing development and management of County fisheries institutions.
• Facilitating fishing gear development; 
• Fostering fisheries co-operation among fishers and other stake holders; 
• Promoting utilization of freshwater fisheries resources; 
• Ensuring the provision of fisheries related infrastructural facilities; 
• Overseeing Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) of the fisheries resources; 
• Coordinating fisheries research and surveys; 
• Coordinating of the monitoring of fish habitats for pollutants; 
• Promoting recreational fisheries ecotourism and related activities in fresh water bodies

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position an officer must: -

• Have served in the position of Assistant Director of Fisheries for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: - Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Science, Natural resource management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Science, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) weeks or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge of the Fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related Statutes and international conventions; 
• Be conversant with national and international fisheries agreements, conventions, protocols and laws of the sea
• Shown competence in planning and implementation of development management and research of fisheries projects and programs
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Coordinating programmes on the control and eradication of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and pests;