Vacancy title:
Fisheries Officer

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

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Responsibilities or duties

• Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers;
• Analysing 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.

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

• Be a Citizen of Kenya; and
• Bachelor degree in any of the following fields; Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Experience needed

None specified.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

• The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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