Vacancy title:
Director Fisheries

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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VACANCY NO. CPSB 33/25 (E)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities or duties

• Initiating and implementing of fisheries policies, programmes and strategies
• Evaluating, monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) systems
• Initiating the development of trans-boundary fisheries management plans
• Monitoring the implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements.
• Coordinating the strengthening of fisheries extension services
• Promoting co-operation between the fisheries sector and local/international stakeholders.
• Undertaking cost effective research to advance national and sectoral priorities.
• Promoting fish marketing and value addition.
• Harmonizing fisheries technical training in liaison with relevant institutions
• Undertaking monitoring and evaluation activities in the department.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period ofthree (3) years.
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields; fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master in any of the following fields; Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience needed

Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period ofthree (3) years.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY

EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke

Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY

EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

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