i) Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Principal Research Scientist (Currently KMFRI Grade 4) or in a comparable relevant position in the public or private sector;
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) Cumulatively published at least 12 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;
vii) Co-designed the development of at least two (2) multi-institutional and inter-disciplinary research projects that have been funded;
viii) Demonstrated good results in work performance;
ix) Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
x) Proficiency in computer applications;
xi) Demonstrated results in work performance; and
xii) Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies and Skills
i) Strong reporting skills;
ii) Strong analytical and numerical skills;
iii) Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
iv) Strong negotiation skills;
v) Conflict management skills;
vi) Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
vii) Leadership skills;
viii) Communication skills;
ix) Problem solving skills; and
x) Team building skills.
Application deadline30 Nov 2026
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