Fisheries Officer at Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Job Summary

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Fisheries Planning and Management, Chemistry or approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Applicants with strong comprehension of ICT system and technologies will have an added advantage; and
• Valid certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service

Responsibilities

• Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers;
• Analysing fisheries data and preparing reports;
• Enforcement of fisheries laws and regulations, and surveillance of fisheries resources;
• undertaking fisheries extension activities;Supervising development and maintenance of fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure;
• Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities covering fishing vessels, fish landing sites, fish ports, aquaculture facilities, fish processing enterprises and fish marketing outlets to assess compliance with requirements;
• Promoting fish marketing and value addition; and
• Identifying fisheries and aquaculture areas that require research.