Laikipia County is one of the 14 counties within the Rift Valley region and one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1) POST

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision 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, and assisting in the monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries resources. The officer will undertake fisheries extension activities, maintain ponds at fish farms and hatcheries, inspect fish and fish handling facilities at landing sites, markets and farms, and assist in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic sciences, Food Science and Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills.

• Receiving and compiling fisheries-related statistical data from field officers
• Analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports
• Assisting in the monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries resources
• Undertaking fisheries extension activities
• Maintaining ponds at fish farms and hatcheries
• Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at landing sites, markets and farms
• Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition

• Computer application skills
• Fisheries data analysis and report preparation
• Fisheries extension
• Monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries resources
• Fish handling facility inspection

• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic sciences, Food Science and Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer application skills