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Deputy Director of Fisheries - 8 Posts
Full Time · On-site · Executive · Posted Oct 2026 | KES 167812 - 251655 / per month | closes 17 Nov 2026
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Description

Remuneration Basic Salary (p.m) Ksh. 167,812 – 251,655 House Allowance (p.m) Ksh.50,000 (or as per prevailing government rates) Commuter Allowance (p.m) Ksh. 16,000 (or as per prevailing government rates) Annual Leave: 30 days per leave year. Medical Benefits As per the Kenya Fisheries Service medical scheme Work station Any KeFS Regional Office.

Minimum Qualifications & Work Experience

  • Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Level of Assistant Director of Fisheries or in a comparable position.
  • Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, or an equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Applicants with a Master's degree in any of the following fields: Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, or an equivalent from a recognized institution will have an added advantage;
  • Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
  • Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs;
  • Knowledge of fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Management and Development Act (cap.378) and other related statutes and international conventions;
  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Initiating and implementing fisheries policies, programs and strategies;
  • Evaluating Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) systems;
  • Initiating the development of transboundary fisheries management plans;
  • Monitoring the implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements;
  • Coordinating the strengthening of fisheries extension services;
  • Promoting cooperation between the fisheries sector and counties, local and international stakeholders.
  • Undertaking cost-effective research to advance national and sectoral priorities;
  • Promoting fish marketing and value addition;
  • Harmonizing fisheries technical training in liaison with counties and related institutions and other stakeholders.
  • Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.