Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Ref - PO/KWETU/08/2022
Job Summary:
• Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the project officer (s) will be responsible for the day to today implementation of the mariculture and Aquaponics project within the coastal counties.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Lead trainer in the selected aquaculture value chains
• Supervise and support the development of aquaculture infrastructure including fish hatchery and nurseries
• Support in the development of an aquaponics system
• Supervise community and Kwetu demo farm in upgrading of their culture facilities
• Support in the upgrading works of Kwetu as a training Centre
• Support in group monitoring and mentorship of aquaculture and aquaponic activities.
• Supervise mariculture assistants and interns in the department
• Attend to students on field excursions and research assistants attached to Kwetu.
• Support in concepts design in marine and related discipline
• Custodian of mariculture inventory and equipment assigned to the department
• Supervise the culture of organisms within Kwetu demonstration farm and hatchery
• Support in networking and collaborations with partners in the sector
• Support project team in the smooth implementation of the project.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• At least a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and aquaculture, Aquatic sciences, or related discipline
• Five years’ experience on coastal aquaculture
• Ability to work with teams and mentor others
• Community mobilization and training skills
• Ability to work and to travel within the coastal counties. (Motorcycle riding skills will be added advantage)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Applicants are required to send their letter of application, CV, relevant certificates, and testimonials to jobs@kwetukenya.org indicating current and expected Salary by 22nd August 2022 Close of Business. Candidates should clearly indicate the position being applied for and its reference number as the email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviews will be done on a rolling basis. Canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.

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