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The Kenya Fisheries Service is recruiting for a senior fisheries management role based at Headquarters, Nairobi. The position requires 15 years of relevant experience, including five years at Assistant Director level or above, plus bachelor's and master's degrees in fisheries, biological sciences, natural resource management or related fields. The role involves developing policies on fish safety and quality, coordinating monitoring and research, and enforcing sanitary requirements in fisheries and aquaculture.
- Senior role requiring Assistant Director-level experience or above
- Basic salary Ksh. 233,261 – 304,768 per month plus allowances
- 30 days annual leave and medical benefits under the Service scheme
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The Kenya Fisheries Service is recruiting for a senior fisheries management role based at Headquarters, Nairobi. The position requires 15 years of relevant experience, including five years at Assistant Director level or above, plus bachelor's and master's degrees in fisheries, biological sciences, natural resource management or related fields. The role involves developing policies on fish safety and quality, coordinating monitoring and research, and enforcing sanitary requirements in fisheries and aquaculture.
- Senior role requiring Assistant Director-level experience or above
- Basic salary Ksh. 233,261 – 304,768 per month plus allowances
- 30 days annual leave and medical benefits under the Service scheme
- Requires both bachelor's and master's degree in fisheries or related sciences
- Based at Headquarters, Nairobi
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Source salary availableThe source lists Basic Salary Ksh. 233,261 – 304,768 p.m; House Allowance Ksh. 60,000 p.m; Commuter Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m or official transport. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required15+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, internship, fisheries managementThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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Remuneration
Basic Salary (p.m)
Ksh. 233,261 – 304,768
House Allowance (p.m)
Ksh.60,000 (
or as per prevailing government rates
)
Commuter Allowance (p.m)
Ksh. 20,000 (or Official Transport provided)
Annual Leave Entitlement:
30 days per leave year
Medical Benefits
As per the Kenya Fisheries Service medical scheme
Work station
Headquarters, Nairobi
Minimum Qualifications & Work Experience
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Director and above or in a comparable position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Zoology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized institution;
Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
Be conversant with national and international fisheries agreements, conventions, protocols and laws of the sea;
Broad knowledge of fisheries development and management policies, the Fisheries Management and Development Act (Cap .378) and other related Acts;
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs; and
Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, standards and guidelines on fish safety, quality, safety and trade;
Developing and implementing national monitoring plans for contaminants;
Developing and harmonizing sampling protocols for monitoring contaminants in fishery enterprises and fish environment;
Coordinating fish quality assurance operations;
Coordinating research on fisheries and aquaculture in consultation with research institutions and other accredited agencies;
Promoting and enforcing sanitary and Phyto-sanitary requirements for fisheries and aquaculture;
Creating public awareness on fish quality and safety, biosecurity, environmental issues and fish trade;
Fisheries and aquaculture products risk analysis;
Regulating fish handling, landing, transportation, processing and trade; collaborating with Government agencies,
Private sector and relevant stakeholders on matters related to fish quality and safety;
Collaborating nationally, regionally and internationally on matters of fish quality and safety;
Approval of operational fishery enterprises; maintaining a register of approved fishery enterprises;
Health certification of fish and fishery products for exports; management of fish and fishery products imports;
Collecting, analyzing and disseminating fish safety and trade information;
Promoting fisheries and aquaculture post-harvest technologies;
Notification and enquiries on fish and fishery products trade; and collaborating on transshipment inspections.
Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.