Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the following posts:

Advert. No.1 /2011
Coxswain II
Job Group ‘E’
Thirty Two (32) Posts

Salary and other benefits (Kshs)

Salary Scale: Ksh.9, 721 x 486 – 10,207 x 510 – 10,717 x 537 – 11,254 per month

House allowance: Kshs. 3,500 per month for Nairobi, major Municipalities and other areas will be determined as per service regulation

Medical Allowance: Kshs.495 per month

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 per year

Leave Entitlement: 30 days every year

Commuter Allowance: 1,100 per month

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

Rigging gears and equipments on board vessels;Operating and maintaining life boats;Marking fishing grounds using maps and land markers; andReceiving verbal and radio communications.Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidates must:

Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+;Possess Coxswain Certificate of Competence from the Kenya Ports Authority or any other recognized Institution;Candidates in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) / Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) and have professional experience and possess relevant Proficiency Certificate (Trade Tests) from Turkana County, Baringo County, Marsabit County and Coast Region Counties are encouraged to apply; andBe aged between 18 and 35 years.Advert.No.2/2011
Ship Crew
Job Group ‘D’
Ninety Six (96) Posts

Salary and other benefits (Kshs)

Salary Scale: 8,819 x 438 – 9,257x 464 - 9,721 per month

House allowance: Kshs. 3,300 p.m for Nairobi, major Municipalities and other areas will be determined as per service regulation

Medical Allowance: Ksh.375 per month.

Leave allowance: ksh.4,000 per year

Leave entitlement: 30 days every year

Commuter Allowance: Ksh.1,100 per month.

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

Cleaning and painting the dock vessels;Mending and operating the fishing gears;Fish handling and processing;Keep watching when the ship is docked;Ship steering and discharging wastes;Controlling all fishing operations including landing, handling and storage of ships;Maintaining and dry docking of ships;Operating and managing life jackets; andOperating whinches for fish drawing.Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidates must:

Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution; andBe aged between 18 and 35 years.Applicants are requested to complete PSC 2 forms (Revised 2007) which can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya Website http://www.psc.go.ke/ and attach copies of their National Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Fisheries Development,
P.O. Box 58187 - 00200,
Nairobi

So as to reach him on or before 11th May, 2011.

Candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified.

Prof. Micheni Japhet Ntiba, CBS
Permanent Secretary

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African Union/Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU/IBAR) The African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa. By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AU-IBAR’s vision is of an Africa free from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant contribution within the global arena. Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR’s mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, including livestock, fisheries and wildlife, across the entire African continent, but fills a unique and strategic niche by working at continental and regional levels, with the RECs being key partners.
African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is committed to the expeditious development of fisheries in Africa to contribute to economic empowerment and improved livelihoods of African people. This is translated by the importance given to sustanaible fisheries and aquaculture development in its strategic plan 2010-2012. To implement this commitment AU-IBAR seeks for the services of a fisheries officer.

1. Post

* Post title: Fisheries Officer
* Post level: P2 Step 5
* Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

This position is subject to availability of funds.

2. Major duties and responsibilities:
* Assist the senior policy officer to develop programs and projects aimed at optimizing production from Africa's aquatic resources in an environmentally sustainable and socially acceptable way to improve the livelihoods of the fishing-earning communities through better income, nutrition and resource use;
* Assist the senior fisheries to collect, process and analyze reliable statistical data establishing a database on essential sector information;
* Assist the senior fisheries officer to develop and promote appropriate fish farming and farmer organization techniques in the region to address escalating populations and the increase in the demand for fishery products;
* Explore potential approaches to increasing fish farm productivity in improved water management schemes in rice irrigation;
* Assist the senior fisheries officer develop programs aimed at strengthening the capacity building of local administration, and design and implement training and technology transfer programmes;
* Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

3. Educational qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Biology, Fishery Science or closely relate discipline. An Msc will be an added advantage.

4. Work experience:
At least, 5 years of progressive experience in research, government institutions dealing with fishing, or related private sector with at least 2 years experience in an international work environment.

5. Other relevant skills:
* Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;
* Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries.

6. Language requirement:
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

7. Age requirement:
Must be preferably between the age of 30 and 45 years.

8. Tenure of Appointment:
The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period. Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.

9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply..

10. Application:
To apply, please submit the following:

1. A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
2. A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
3. Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
4. Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.

11. Remuneration:
The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD__ per month all inclusive.

Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.BOX 30786
Nairobi, Kenya
FAX: +254-20-367-4143
E-mail: applications@au-ibar.org; ibar.office@au-ibar.org

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The African Union’s Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialised technical office reporting to the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission.

AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the utilisation of livestock, fisheries and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the member states of the African Union.

African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is committed to the expeditious development of fisheries in Africa to contribute to economic empowerment and improved livelihoods of African people.

This is translated by the importance given to sustanaible fisheries and aquaculture development in its strategic plan 2010-2012. To implement this commitment AU-IBAR seeks for the services of a fisheries officer.

Post title: Fisheries Officer

Post level: P2 Step 5

Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

This position is subject to availability of funds.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Assist the senior policy officer to develop programs and projects aimed at optimizing production from Africa's aquatic resources in an environmentally sustainable and socially acceptable way to improve the livelihoods of the fishing-earning communities through better income, nutrition and resource use;Assist the senior fisheries to collect, process and analyze reliable statistical data establishing a database on essential sector information;Assist the senior fisheries officer to develop and promote appropriate fish farming and farmer organization techniques in the region to address escalating populations and the increase in the demand for fishery products;Explore potential approaches to increasing fish farm productivity in improved water management schemes in rice irrigation;Assist the senior fisheries officer develop programs aimed at strengthening the capacity building of local administration, and design and implement training and technology transfer programmes;Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.Bachelor degree in Biology, Fishery Science or closely relate discipline.
An Msc will be an added advantage.Work experience:

At least, 5 years of progressive experience in research, government institutions dealing with fishing, or related private sector with at least 2 years experience in an international work environment.

Other relevant skills:

Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent;Excellent communication skills;Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries.Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement.
Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.Age requirement:

Must be preferably between the age of 30 and 45 years.

Tenure of Appointment:

The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period.
Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply..

Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.Applications must be received not later than 24 January 2011 and should be addressed to:

Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.Box 30786
Nairobi, Kenya

Fax: +254-20-367-4143
E-mail: applications@au-ibar.org, office@au-ibar.org

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African Union/Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU/IBAR) The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa. By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AU-IBAR’s vision is of an Africa free from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant contribution within the global arena. Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR’s mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, including livestock, fisheries and wildlife, across the entire African continent, but fills a unique and strategic niche by working at continental and regional levels, with the RECs being key partners.
African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is committed to the expeditious development of fisheries in Africa to contribute to economic empowerment and improved livelihoods of African people. This is translated by the importance given to sustanaible fisheries and aquaculture development in its strategic plan 2010-2012. To implement this commitment AU-IBAR seeks for the services of a senior fisheries officer.

1. Post
* Post title: Senior Fisheries Officer
* Post level: P3 Step 5
* Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

This position is subject to availability of funds.

2. Major duties and responsibilities:
* Develop programs and projects aimed at optimizing production from Africa's aquatic resources in an environmentally sustainable and socially acceptable way to improve the livelihoods of the fishing-earning communities through better income, nutrition and resource use;
* Plan programs that support the following activities: fisheries information; fisheries resources management; aquaculture development; fisheries resources exploitation and utilization; and fisheries policy;
* Assist African countries in identifying resource management constraints and formulating management measures that will ensure conservation and management;
* Assist African countries addressing the critical issues of food security and poverty reduction within the context of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries;
* Collect, process and analyze reliable statistical data establishing a database on essential sector information;
* Assist countries in assessing their fisheries resources by providing baseline information that can be used for monitoring production, fishing capacity and planning sustainable development of fisheries for food security;
* Develop and promote appropriate fish farming and farmer organization techniques in the region to address escalating populations and the increase in the demand for fishery products;
* Explore potential approaches to increasing fish farm productivity in improved water management schemes in rice irrigation;
* Encourage African countries to adapt and implement the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and insert its relevant sections in national fisheries policies and plans;
* Develop techniques on assessing losses on processed fish and fishery products;
* Formulate technical advice on reducing post-harvest losses through improvements in fish handling and processing techniques;
* Assist countries to improve local processing fish and fishery products for exports programs;
* Develop programs aimed at strengthening the capacity building of local administration, and design and implement training and technology transfer programmes;
* Promote partnership between administrations and the stakeholders in developing fisheries and aquaculture in a participatory way, training, empowerment of local fishing communities, and assistance in transferring responsible management of the essential water resources to the stakeholders;
* Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

3. Educational qualifications:
Masters Degree in Biology, Fishery Science or closely relate discipline. A PhD will be an added advantage.

4. Work experience:
* At least, 7 years of progressive experience in research, government institutions dealing with fishing, or related private sector.
* A minimum of 3 years in senior management position. Experience in an international work environment is desirable.

5. Other relevant skills:
* Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;
* Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries;
* Good judgement/Decision-making skills.

6. Language requirement:
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

7. Age requirement:
Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.

8. Tenure of Appointment:
The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period. Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.

9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

10. Application:
To apply, please submit the following:

1. A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
2. A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
3. Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
4. Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.

11. Remuneration:
The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD 6,783.14 per month all inclusive.

Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.BOX 30786
Nairobi, Kenya
FAX: +254-20-367-4143
E-mail:applications@au-ibar.org; ibar.office@au-ibar.org

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Applications are invited from qualified and experienced citizens of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for the position of Health and HIV&AIDS Officer at the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) Secretariat, Jinja.

The Organisation is a specialised institution of the EAC whose aim is to harmonise, develop and adopt conservation and management measures for the sustainable utilisation of living resources of Lake Victoria to optimise socio-economic benefits from the basin for the three Partner States.

The LVFO is responsible for coordination and implementation of the activities within the fisheries component of the Regional HIV/AIDS Programme of the East African Community, coordinated and managed by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) and now seeks the services of a Health and HIV& AIDS Officer to coordinate and manage the project.

Job Title: Health & HIV/AIDS Officer
Grade: P1

Reports to: Executive Secretary
Organ/Institution: Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization

Duration of Contract: 1.5 Years
Station: LVFO Secretariat, Jinja, Uganda

Main purpose of the job:

To oversee implementation of the EAC/AMREF Lake Victoria Basin HIV&AIDS Partnership (EALP) Programme activities in the fisheries sector within the Lake Victoria Basin.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with LVBC, IUCEA and AMREF, participate in developing and reviewing EALP work plans and budgets.Support dissemination of HIV Sero-behavioural study results in the fisheries sector.Liaise with the National Fisheries Institutions and the EALP Partners to develop strategies for the successful implementation of best practice HIV&AIDS interventions for the fishing communities in the Lake Victoria Basin.In consultation with the EALP M&E Officer and the LVFO Information & Database Officer, provide HIV &AIDS related data on the fishing communities/sectors for the EALP M&E and regional Health Management Information System (HMIS)In collaboration with the National Technical Teams support the National Fisheries Institutions in mainstreaming EALP activities into the Fisheries Sector HIV&AIDS Strategic Plans, including selected networks of fisheries organizations and communities.Assist in the sensitization and coordination of Gender and Rights Based Approaches (RBA) activities in the fisheries sector.Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local, national and international agencies involved in advocacy for the advancement of HIV & AIDS interventions for the fishing communities of Lake VictoriaParticipate in the documentation and scaling up of EALP best practicesPerform any other duties as may be directed by the Executive Secretary of the Organization.Minimum Qualification and Experience:
Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences with experience in community mobilization.At least 3 years experience in HIV & AIDS programme planning and implementationProven experience in working with rural communities preferably fishing communities within East Africa.Thorough and demonstrable knowledge of national and regional HIV/AIDS policy issues, and how HIV/AIDS impacts on development within the Lake Victoria BasinDemonstrable understanding of the structures and functions of the East African CommunityExcellent Information Communications Technology skills including proficiency with main office software and knowledge of databases management and information systems and Internet toolsStrong conceptual and analytical skills and experience in documenting project experiences/best practices.Team player and able to communicate and relate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.Terms and Conditions of Service

The position has tenable contract terms of one and half (1.5) years, with options to renew upon satisfactory performance.

How to Apply

An application letter accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the address below not later than 30th November 2010.

Applications can be sent by email, through post office or deposited at LVFO Secretariat Offices in Jinja, Uganda.

The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1625,
Jinja, Uganda.
Tel: +256 434 125000
Fax: +256 434 123123

Email: lvfo-sec0@lvfo.org

The Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

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