Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief Animal Production Officer the incumbent will be responsible for sectional policy implementation, preparation of the sectional budget, information dissemination, coordination of fisheries production programmes, genetic improvement and conservation, fisheries nutrition.

Main Duties

• Genetic Improvement and Conservation
  • Conducts research on fishery genetics resources with a view to upgrade existing breeds for increased productivity.
  • Conducts surveys on indigenous fish to determine the feasibility of the conservation of the indigenous genetic pool.
  • Analyzes the findings of the research and/or surveys to identify the most suitable breeds for the environment and the developmental needs of the country.
  • Carries out experiments to test whether these findings would be operational and favorable.
  • Recommends the development of the breed for increased...