Deputy Director of Fisheries - 8 Posts at Kenya Fisheries Service

Minimum Qualifications & Work Experience

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Level of Assistant Director of Fisheries or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, or an equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Applicants with a Master's degree in any of the following fields: Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, or an equivalent from a recognized institution will have an added advantage;
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
• Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs;
• Knowledge of fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Management and Development Act (cap.378) and other related statutes and international conventions;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Initiating and implementing fisheries policies, programs and strategies;
• Evaluating Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) systems;
• Initiating the development of transboundary fisheries management plans;
• Monitoring the implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements;
• Coordinating the strengthening of fisheries extension services;
• Promoting cooperation between the fisheries sector and counties, local and international stakeholders.
• Undertaking cost-effective research to advance national and sectoral priorities;
• Promoting fish marketing and value addition;
• Harmonizing fisheries technical training in liaison with counties and related institutions and other stakeholders.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.