Job Opportunities at Kenya Fisheries Service

Kenya Fisheries Service – Employment Opportunities
Category: Government / Public Service / Agriculture / Fisheries & Aquaculture
Posted: 27th October 2026
Deadline: 17th November 2026

Open Jobs

1. Director of Fisheries – Capture Fisheries
2. Director of Fisheries – Fish Quality, Safety & Trade
3. Director of Fisheries – Fisheries Compliance & Enforcement
4. Deputy Director of Fisheries (8 Posts)

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

• Hold relevant academic qualifications in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Food Science, Biological Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, or related disciplines.
• Possess postgraduate qualifications and professional certifications where applicable, particularly for senior management positions.
• Have substantial experience in fisheries management, aquaculture development, fish quality assurance, regulatory compliance, research, policy development, or public sector administration.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Be knowledgeable in fisheries legislation, environmental conservation, food safety standards, and sustainable resource management practices.
• Possess strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and report-writing skills.
• Exhibit professionalism, integrity, accountability, and commitment to public service.

Role-Specific Expectations

• Director of Fisheries – Capture Fisheries candidates should possess expertise in fisheries resource management, conservation planning, stock assessment, policy implementation, and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources.
• Director of Fisheries – Fish Quality, Safety & Trade candidates should have experience in fish quality control, food safety systems, inspection procedures, certification standards, and fisheries trade compliance.
• Director of Fisheries – Fisheries Compliance & Enforcement candidates should demonstrate expertise in regulatory enforcement, fisheries monitoring, surveillance, compliance management, investigations, and legal frameworks governing fisheries.
• Deputy Directors of Fisheries should possess strong technical and managerial competencies in fisheries development, program implementation, stakeholder coordination, research, resource management, and policy execution.

How to Apply

A duly filled Kenya Fisheries Service Application for Employment Form (version:2026) and a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae showcasing experience, key competencies and skills must be addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Kenya Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 48511-00100, Nairobi and emailed to [email protected] or hand-delivered to KeFS Headquarters, SHA Building 13th floor, Ragati Road, Nairobi on or before 17th November, 2026. Applicants are advised to visit the Kenya Fisheries Service website www.kefs.go.ke for a detailed Job indent and also to download the Application for Employment Form (version:2026).

Please Note.

• The Kenya Fisheries Service avails equal employment opportunities to Kenyan Citizens;
• Applicants are required to attach copies of National ID, Academic certificates & transcripts, Professional certificates, testimonials and Curriculum Vitae to their application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their original academic and professional certificates & transcripts, Letter of recognition of qualifications from Commission of University Education (CUE) for degrees obtained from foreign universities, National Identity Card, valid Police Clearance Certificate, applicant’s valid Tax Compliance Certificate, HELB Clearance, EACC Clearance, Certificate from recognized Credit Reference Bureau;
• Applicants will be required to clearly state the position they have applied; and
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.