Busia County Director Fisheries (Blue Economy) Jobs in Kenya

Busia County Director Fisheries (Blue Economy) Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

Initiating development and review of policies, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for
the fisheries, aquaculture & blue economy resources;

Promoting regional joint management and research activities under the international and
regional conventions and treaties’ activities under blue economy sector;

Monitoring the implementation of regional and international protocols conventions,
bilateral/multilateral cooperation and treaties on Fisheries, Aquaculture & Blue Economy;

Initiating resources mobilization proposals for development of the Fisheries & Blue economy
and implementation of programmes and projects for fisheries & blue economy;

Coordinating capacity Building for Data/Information collection for Fisheries, Aquaculture & Blue Economy;

Advancing sustainable and prosperous lake-based energy, marine transport, ports and
shipbuilding, aquaculture, commercial fisheries, fresh water fish processing, lake and marine
region tourism, technology and circular economy;

Developing and implementing mechanisms for institutional dispute resolution on fisheries &
blue economy resource-based conflicts;

Initiating the development and review of Blue Economy Curriculum;

Coordinating Blue Economy investment opportunities in the marine ecosystems and Lake
zones and providing guidance on investment plans and business development in the blue economy;

Monitoring implementation of blue economy master plan

Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the position of Deputy Director Fisheries and Blue Economy or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:- Fisheries Science; Applied Aquatic Sciences; Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology; Biology; Zoology; Botany; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Marine and Coastal Fisheries Management and Development; Marine Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Natural Resources Management; Conservation

Biology and Resource Development; Geology; Hydrology; Environmental Sciences; Sociology; Food Science and Technology; Tourism; Wildlife; Energy; Remote Sensing; Spatial Planning; Land Economics; Geophysics; Oceanography; Chemistry or any other equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;

Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries, aquaculture and Blue Economy projects and programs;

Knowledge of the Fisheries, aquaculture and Blue Economy development and management policies,
Fisheries Act and other related statutes and international conventions;

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and understanding of national and international fisheries agreements, conventions, protocols and the United Nations Convention on Laws of the Sea.

Attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.

Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Shown competence in planning and implementation of development management and research of fisheries projects and programs

Have certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;

Knowledge of the Fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related Statutes and international conventions; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Busia County Director Fisheries (Blue Economy) Jobs in Kenya

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