Fisheries Intern at Kwale County Government

Ref: CG/KWL/ALF/KEMFSED/HR/017

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Accurately collecting, recording and analyzing fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy related statistical data from recreational and commercial fishers
• Overseeing fishery operations and equipment
• Participate in fisheries policy research and development and monitoring of its implementation in the project
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of implementation of fisheries management plans and measures
• Administrative duties such as scheduling and recording keeping
• Work closely with other fisheries officers in the project to determine impacts caused by global climate change, pollution and other causes
• Any other duties as instructed by the supervisor

ELIGIBILITY FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

• Must have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in a recognized learning institution in the following fields: - Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic sciences, Natural resource management, Biochemistry, Environment science, Fisheries management, biological sciences, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Recipients are expected to be well-versed with sector applied
• Must be below 35 years of age.
• The parent / guardian of the applicant must have been domiciled in the county for not less than 10 years.
• Must not be a beneficiary of the KEMFSED previous internship program.
• Applicants must provide an application letter for internship, curriculum vitae (CV) with certified copies of academic certificates and testimonials.
• Applicants from the VMGs and Vulnerable Houses (VHs) are encouraged to apply and they will be given the first priority