Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Have served in the grade of deputy director fisheries for at least three years
• Bachelor’s Degree in fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic science, Natural resource management, Biochemistry, Food science and technology, Environmental science, biological science, Physical science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in any of the following field; biology sciences, natural resource management, Biochemistry, Food science and technology, Environmental science, biological science, Physical science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized university
• Certificate in strategic leadership development programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from recognized institution
• Certificate in computer application from recognized institution
• Shown competence in planning and implementation of development management and research of fisheries projects and programs
• Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results