Job Description

Deputy Director of Fisheries (8 Positions)

Kenya Fisheries Services is recruiting eight Deputy Directors of Fisheries at Job Grade KF3 on permanent and pensionable terms. This on-site role reports to the Director General or the respective Director of Fisheries and may be deployed to any KeFS Regional Office.

What you'll do

• Support the Director General or respective Director of Fisheries in delivering directorate priorities and programmes.
• Provide leadership within one of the following areas: Capture Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fisheries Compliance and Enforcement, or Fish Quality, Safety and Trade.
• Plan and implement fisheries development, management and research projects and programmes.
• Support the development and implementation of fisheries policies, plans and management approaches.
• Apply knowledge of the Fisheries Management and Development Act (Cap. 378), related statutes and relevant international conventions.
• Coordinate activities and provide technical direction within the assigned directorate or regional office.

What you'll bring

• At least 15 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years at Assistant Director of Fisheries level or in a comparable position.
• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, or an equivalent field.
• Completion of a Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognised institution.
• Demonstrated competence in planning and implementing fisheries development, management and research projects and programmes.
• Knowledge of fisheries development and management policies, the Fisheries Management and Development Act (Cap. 378), related statutes and international conventions.
• A certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution.

Nice to have

• A master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, or an equivalent field.

What is on offer

• Permanent and pensionable employment.
• Basic monthly salary of Ksh. 167,812 to Ksh. 251,655.
• House allowance of Ksh. 50,000 per month, or as per prevailing government rates.
• Commuter allowance of Ksh. 16,000 per month, or as per prevailing government rates.
• 30 days of annual leave and medical benefits under the Kenya Fisheries Service medical scheme.