Senior Assistant Fisheries Officer

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Fisheries Officer I for a minimum of three (3) years;
• Diploma in either Fisheries Management, Natural Resource Management or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking statistical data analysis and compilation;
• Disseminating fisheries research information; monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
• Promoting fish marketing and value addition;
• Arranging on farm trials, field days and exchange visits;
• Training staff and fishers in spawning, rearing, and harvesting methods and use of related equipment;
• Training staff on feed formulation and production;
• Observing fish ponds and fish to detect diseases and promoting fish marketing and value addition.
• Monitoring water quality for signs of pollution;
• Carrying out frame surveys;
• Undertaking catch assessment; carrying out fisheries related licensing activities; and enforcing fisheries regulations;
• Inspecting fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms; and undertaking frame survey.