Government Jobs in Kenya - Nyeri

Fisheries Officer

Job Group “L”
Salary and benefits: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Terms: Three (3) years contract
Reporting to the Chief Fisheries Officer.
Responsibilities
·         Assist in overall management of fisheries resources in the county,
·         Assist in the identification critical fish habitats,

·         Designing appropriate protection strategies and conservation of important fisheries resources,
·         Assistant in all the fisheries activities in the county,
·         Assist the officer in-charge of fisheries at County level in overall management of fisheries resource at the Sub-County level.
·         Undertake fisheries extension activities, maintenance of fish ponds at farms.
·         Assist in marketing of fish quality assurance and value addition
·         Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications
·         Be a Kenyan Citizen.
·         A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
·         Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: -Fisheries management, Aquatic science, Natural Resource Management, Food Science and Technology, Bio-chemistry, Zoology, Aquaculture and Aquatic science, Environmental Science and Biological Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

Fisheries Officer (2 Posts)
Job Group K”
(2) Posts
Salary and benefits: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Terms: Three (3) years contract
Reporting to the Senior Fisheries Officer
Responsibilities
·         Supervision of the officer in charge of fisheries at the Ward Level
·         Receive and compile fisheries related statistical data from the field officers in the ward
·         Analyze fisheries data and compile report.
·         Assist the officer in-charge of fisheries at County level in overall management of fisheries resource at the Ward level.
·         Undertake fisheries extension activities, maintenance of fish ponds at farms.
·         Assist in marketing of fish quality assurance and value addition.
·         Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
·         Be a Kenyan Citizen.
·         Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: – Fisheries management, Aquatic Science, Natural Resource Management, Food Science and Technology, Bio-chemistry, Zoology, Aquaculture and Aquatic Science, Environmental Science and Biological Sciences.
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
·         Any relevant experience in fisheries will be an added advantage.

Assistant Fisheries Kenyan (4 Posts)
Job Group “H”
(4) Posts
Salary and benefits: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Terms: Three (3) years contract
Reporting to the Fisheries Officer

Responsibilities
·         Assisting in delivering extension services including conducting field days and training fishers;
·         Collecting and compiling fisheries statistical data; participating in fish quality\ assurance activities and marketing; and value addition
Qualifications
·         Be a Kenyan Citizen.
·         A Diploma certificate in either Fisheries management, Natural resource management or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya.
·         A Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
·         Any relevant experience in fisheries will be an added advantage

Assistant Leather Development
Job Group ‘H’-
Two (2) Posts
Salary and benefits: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Terms: Three (3) years contract
Reporting to the Chief Officer, Department of Agriculture, Livestock and
Responsibilities
·         Provision of advisory services on rural tannery projects, feasibility studies, tannery layout plans
·         Plotting out of effective effluent treatment plants for small scale tanneries.
·         An officer at this level may also be deployed as a Trainer/Instructor in a Training Institution
·         Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.
Qualifications
·         Be a Kenyan Citizen.
·         Be in possession of at least KCE Division II or a mean grade of C or its equivalent with credits in relevant subjects.
·         Have a Diploma in Leather Science/Technology or Animal Health/Husbandry/Environmental Science with previous hides and skins training at Certificate level.
·         Any relevant experience in leather development will be an added advantage.

Development Officer
Job Group ‘K’
Reporting to the Chief Officer, Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
Responsibilities
·         Co-ordinate all activities in hides and skins leather development.
·         Compile annual and monthly reports.
·         Collect and promote dissemination of scientific knowledge in hides and skins.
·         Provide advice to industries in leather production and processing.
Qualifications
·         Be a Kenyan Citizen.
·         Be in possession of minimum KCSE C mean grade or its accepted equivalent with passes in relevant subjects required for admission to a recognized university
·         Have a Bachelor of Science degree course in leather technology.
·         Any relevant experience in leather development will be an added advantage.
·         A Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution
NOTE
Applicants MUST attach their C.V together with certified copies of the following documents:
·         Academic and Professional Certificates and other testimonials.
·         National Identity Card
·         Certificate of Good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D).
·         A certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (C.R.B).
·         Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (H.E.L.B).
·         Clearance certificates from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (E.A.CC).
·         Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (K.R.A).
How to Apply
Written applications, together with the required documents should be sent or hand delivered to:
The Secretary
Nyeri County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 90 – 10100
NYERI
The applications should reach the Secretary on or before 12th April 2019
The County Government of Nyeri is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons from any part of the country are encouraged to apply.