Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: – receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers, analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports; assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources; undertaking fisheries extension activities, maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries, inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms; and assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.

Requirements for appointment.
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: – Fisheries, zoology, aquatic sciences, Natural resource management, biochemistry, food science and technology, environmental science, chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution in Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution in Kenya.