Director and Deputy Director of Fisheries Roles - 11 Posts

Description (Public)

The Kenya Fisheries Service invites applications from qualified candidates for three Director of Fisheries positions and eight Deputy Director of Fisheries positions, based at its Nairobi headquarters.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Director of Fisheries - Capture Fisheries - 1 post
Director of Fisheries - Fish Quality, Safety and Trade - 1 post
Director of Fisheries - Fisheries Compliance and Enforcement - 1 post
Deputy Director of Fisheries - 8 posts
Basic salary for Directors: Ksh 233,261 to 304,768 per month, plus house and commuter allowances

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Cumulative service of fifteen years for Director roles, at least five at the level of Assistant Director or above
Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Zoology, Biochemistry or Food Science
Master's degree in a relevant field
Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognised institution
Knowledge of national and international fisheries agreements, conventions and laws of the sea
Certificate in computer applications
Duly filled Kenya Fisheries Service Application for Employment Form (version 2026)