Vacancy title:
Principal Fisheries Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Agronomist]

Jobs at:
Kaberamaido District Local Government

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 23 2025

Duty Station:
Kaberamaido | Kaberamaido | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Reference Number: DSC/KBD/158/1/12/EAT/2025
• Department: Production
• Scale: U2
• No. of Vacancies: 01
• Remarks: Replacement

Role Overview:
The Principal Fisheries Officer oversees the fisheries sector in the district, promoting sustainable fishing practices, aquaculture development, and fisheries management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fisheries policies and programs in the district.
• Promote sustainable fishing practices and aquaculture development among communities.
• Monitor and regulate fishing activities to prevent overfishing and illegal practices.
• Provide technical advice to fish farmers and fishing communities.
• Collect and analyze fisheries data for planning and decision-making.
• Support the establishment of fish farmer cooperatives and associations.
• Prepare reports on fisheries activities for submission to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science, Aquaculture, Zoology, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• At least 6 years of experience in fisheries management, with 3 years at a senior level.

Competencies:

• Fisheries management and aquaculture development.
• Community engagement and training.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Leadership and supervision.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Kaberamaido District Local Government

External Job Advert 1/2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacancies which exist in Kaberamaido District Local Government. Applicants should forward their applications in triplicate on ESC Form 3 (for applicants in the teaching service) or PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) for the rest of applicants and addressed to:

The Secretary, District Service Commission, Kaberamaido District Local Government, P.O Box 54, Kaberamaido.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 23/05/2025 at 5:00pm.

The application forms are obtainable from:

• Public Service Commission offices located at Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala
• Any District Service Commission offices countrywide

The applications should bear the title of the post applied for and the Reference Number.

Applicants should attach:

• 3 sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates
• Transcripts and other professional documents relevant to the post
• Three recent passport size photographs (each attached to each form)

Applicants already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid inconveniences.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

1. Kaberamaido District Local Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
2. Giving or promising to offer anything to influence the recruitment process is illegal and persons found involved in this act shall be dealt with in accordance with the relevant laws of Uganda.
3. Any form of canvassing or lobbying for any favor will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Only applicants who will fully comply with the requirements of this advert shall be shortlisted.

Secretary,
District Service Commission,
Kaberamaido District.

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