Busia County Deputy Director Fisheries (Blue Economy) Jobs in Kenya
Busia County Deputy Director Fisheries (Blue Economy) Jobs in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: -
Coordinating fisheries extension services and co-management programs;
Analyzing, storing and disseminating fisheries related reports;
Coordinating the implementation of fisheries development policies, programs and projects;
Liaising with relevant stakeholders to design fisheries management programs;
Co-coordinating fisheries research in fish stock assessment;
Promoting fish marketing and value addition;
Evaluating monitoring, controlling and surveillance (MCS) systems.
Participating in the implementation of bi-lateral projects and programs;
Participating in negotiations of multi and bi-lateral agreements
Spearheading the development of an aquaculture policy and strategic plan;
Promoting public and private sector investments in the production of quality fish feeds including stock programs;
Promoting marketing and value addition of aquaculture products;
Overseeing development and management of County fisheries institutions.
Facilitating fishing gear development;
Fostering fisheries co-operation among fishers and other stake holders;
Promoting utilization of freshwater fisheries resources;
Ensuring the provision of fisheries related infrastructural facilities;
Overseeing Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) of the fisheries resources;
Coordinating fisheries research and surveys;
Coordinating of the monitoring of fish habitats for pollutants;
Promoting recreational fisheries ecotourism and related activities in fresh water bodies
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position an officer must: -
Have served in the position of Assistant Director of Fisheries for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: - Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Science, Natural resource management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental
Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Science, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) weeks or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Knowledge of the Fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related Statutes and international conventions;
Be conversant with national and international fisheries agreements, conventions, protocols and laws of the sea
Shown competence in planning and implementation of development management and research of fisheries projects and programs
Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Coordinating programmes on the control and eradication of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and pests;
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Busia County Deputy Director Fisheries (Blue Economy) Jobs in Kenya
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