Director Fisheries; Job Group 'R' at Embu County Government

• VACANCY NO. CPSB 33/25 (E)
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and responsibilities

• Initiating and implementing of fisheries policies, programmes and strategies
• Evaluating, monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) systems
• Initiating the development of trans-boundary fisheries management plans
• Monitoring the implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements.
• Coordinating the strengthening of fisheries extension services
• Promoting co-operation between the fisheries sector and local/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 relevant institutions
• Undertaking monitoring and evaluation activities in the department.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period ofthree (3) years.
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields; fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master in any of the following fields; Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.