Director of Fisheries at Kwale County Government

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Implementing Fisheries policies, programmes and strategies;
• Evaluating, monitoring, control and surveillance systems;
• 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;
• Implementation of multilateral projects and programmes.;
• Undertaking cost effective research to advance national and sectoral priorities;
• Promoting fish marketing and value addition;
• Harmonizing fisheries technical trainings in liaison with relevant institutions; undertaking and
• Monitoring and evaluation activities in the division

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Fisheries or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three [3] years;
• 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
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields is an added advantage; Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programmes;
• Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• Have knowledge of the fisheries policies, fisheries Act and other related statues;
• Be conversant with national and international fisheries agreements, conventions, protocols and laws of the seas; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.