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Fisheries Officer

4 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Migori County Public Service Board Full time
Migori County is a county in the former Nyanza Province of southwestern Kenya.

It is located in western Kenya and borders Homa Bay County, Kisii County, Narok, Tanzania and Lake Victoria to the West.

The county also borders Uganda via Migingo Island in Lake Victoria.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training 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:

Be a Kenyan citizen
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution; and
Certificate in computer application skills.