Vacancy title:
Fisheries Officer

Jobs at:
Siaya County

Deadline of this Job:
21st December 2018

Duty Station:
Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 10th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Siaya County is one of the counties in the former Nyanza Province in the southwest part of Kenya. It is bordered by Busia County to the north, Kakamega County and Vihiga County's to the northeast and Kisumu County to the southeast. It shares a water border with Homa Bay County which is located south of Siaya County.

JOB DETAILS:

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will work under guidance 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.
  

Qualification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

•  Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: – Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Agri-Business Management, Wildlife Management, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution:
  
•  Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.
  

Additional Requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

•  Tax compliance certificates
  
•  Clearance from HELB where necessary
  
•  Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission
•  Clearance from the CRB.
  
•  Certificate of Good Conduct from the police