Fisheries Officer - 7 Posts at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following fields; - Fisheries & Aquaculture,  Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, from a recognized Institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

Previous relevant work experience required.

• This is the entry and training grade for fisheries officers or in-post designates (originally Diploma holders but attained Bachelor degree)

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Satisfy Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity

Job Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for implementation of fisheries and aquaculture projects and programmes in the sub-county.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Receive and compile fisheries related statistical data from field officers;
• Analyse fisheries data and preparing reports;
• Undertake monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
• Undertake fisheries extension activities; maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries;
• Inspect fish and fish handling facilities at fish markets and farms;
• Promote fish marketing and value addition of fish and fish products;
• Undertake fisheries extension activities;
• Maintain fish farms, hatcheries and fish ponds;
• Participate in enforcement of fisheries law;
•  Undertake market surveys;