i) Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Research Scientist (currently KMFRI Grade 5) or in a comparable position;
ii) Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Sciences, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Marine Resource Management, Natural Resources Management, Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Relevant Social Sciences or any other fisheries and aquatic related courses or equivalent from a recognized institution;
iii) Master's degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Sciences, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Economics, any other aquatic related courses or equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Oceanography, Aquatic Sciences, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Relevant Social Sciences, any other aquatic related courses or equivalent from a recognized institution;
v) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
vi) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative) / Corporate Governance course from a recognized institution;
vii) Cumulatively published at least ten (10) peer-reviewed publications in ISI – indexed journals / book chapters of which at least four (4) are as first author from the latest date of promotion;
viii) Proficiency in computer applications;
ix) Demonstrated results in work performance; and
x) Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies and Skills
i) Strong communication and reporting skills;
ii) Strong analytical and numerical skills;
iii) Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
iv) Good interpersonal and negotiation skills;
v) Conflict management;
vi) Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task;
vii) Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
viii) Leadership skills;
ix) Team building; and
x) Problem solving.
Application deadline30 Nov 2026
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