Project officer at Kwetu Training Centre for Sustainable Development

Ref - PO/KWETU/08/2022

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the project officer (s) will be responsible for the day to today implementation of the mariculture and Aquaponics project within the coastal counties.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead trainer in the selected aquaculture value chains
• Supervise and support the development of aquaculture infrastructure including fish hatchery and nurseries
• Support in the development of an aquaponics system
• Supervise community and Kwetu demo farm in upgrading of their culture facilities
• Support in the upgrading works of Kwetu as a training Centre
• Support in group monitoring and mentorship of aquaculture and aquaponic activities.
• Supervise mariculture assistants and interns in the department
• Attend to students on field excursions and research assistants attached to Kwetu.
• Support in concepts design in marine and related discipline
• Custodian of mariculture inventory and equipment assigned to the department
• Supervise the culture of organisms within Kwetu demonstration farm and hatchery
• Support in networking and collaborations with partners in the sector
• Support project team in the smooth implementation of the project.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and aquaculture, Aquatic sciences, or related discipline
• Five years’ experience on coastal aquaculture
• Ability to work with teams and mentor others
• Community mobilization and training skills
• Ability to work and to travel within the coastal counties. (Motorcycle riding skills will be added advantage)