Fisheries Officer - 4 Positions

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic sciences, Natural resource management, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, 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.

Duties and responsibilities

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