Jobs Kenya

Website: Website http://victoryfarmskenya.com/

  • E-Waste Management Intern

    E-Waste Management Intern

    Job Description

    Background and Opportunity Description:
     
    Off-grid solar technologies provide life-changing access to modern energy services for people and communities currently living without electricity.E-waste generated by the off-grid solar sector represents less than 0.1% of global e-waste streams, but investment now will ensure the industry’s growth is sustainable over the long term and further enhance the sector’s reputation as a leader in environmental responsibility.
    As a Global LEAP Solar E-Waste Challenge winner, d.light has developed a project aimed at incentivizing customers to dispose of End of Life (EoL) and Out of Warranty (OOW) solar products. 
    Through a targeted consumer awareness campaign, the project will encourage customers to buy new solar products at a discounted rate, when the old products cannot be repaired, thus preventing a return to the use of oil lamps and candles.
     
    Working with / reporting to:

    Quality Assurance Manager and Strategic Partnerships Manager

    Core Activities:

    Train staff and agents on the purpose of the project and the means of achieving the goals
    Monitoring of project progress across North-Rift and South-Rift regions, and continuous re-design and deployment of additional techniques to ensure that goals are achieved
    Coordinating with the Marketing Team to design marketing materials to increase awareness about the project
    Design, procurement and placement of collection bins
    Design and implementation of data collection system at point of collection
    Management of solar waste collection and reverse logistics
    Creation and management of database to categorize all types of solar waste
    Coordination with local and head-office staff
    Budget management
    Organization and management of site visits from donors
    Project report writing

    All candidates must have:

    Project management experience
    Clear examples of working in technical environments (preferably electrical or electronic experience). Ability to categorize the components in a solar system
    Exceptional attention to detail
    Excellent people skills
    Skills in building consensus across functions and cultures
    Experience building and managing databases
    Training/capacity building experience (for people with limited education)
    Creative experience, working on marketing campaigns (particularly for low-income households)
    Native-level fluency in English
    Excellent writing skills

    Great candidates will:

    Have excellent spoken Swahili
    Show uncommon intuition and an affinity for technology
    Feel passionate about the natural environment, and understand the need for action
    Naturally seek to add structure and organization within loosely-defined contexts
    Love working with cross-functional teams and managing projects from idea inception to full execution
    Demonstrate a purpose-driven career

    Benefits:

    Competitive stipend for 6 months
    Potential full time role post internship, dependent on performance and project success

    Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.

  • Security Supervisor – Homabay

    Security Supervisor – Homabay

    Job Summary
    Are you looking for rapid professional development in on of Kenya’s fastest growing young companies? Victory Farms is recruiting a Security Supervisor to perform an array of security functions.

    Job Description

    Reports to: Security Manager
    Start Date: Immediate.
    This is an opportunity to help shape the development of an organization that aims to be a sustainable leader in large scale aquaculture production. Professionally, you would be joining a business with ever-growing opportunities and responsibilities, providing a profound exposure to high-growth business environment.
    Come join us at Victory Farms as a Security supervisor.
    Job description

    Ensure Safety and protection of company property and stakeholders including but not limited to employees, customers, and suppliers at all times.
    Continuously conduct security checks in collaboration with the Security Manager·
    Record all daily incidences and accidents in the Security Occurrence book as well as on the adopted platform and submit to Superiors for review.
    Conducts inspections on a regular basis to determine need and extent of service on equipment and systems related to safety & security.
    Always supervise internal and external movements on material for other subsidiaries as required.
    Continuously verification of all security equipment’s that are used by the security personnel and offices and ensure they are in good working condition.
    Ensure that evacuation procedures and training is adhered to by security personnel in appointed location at all time.
    Report to the Security Manager on gaps identify that might present theft of company properties.
    Must be able to work closely with local law enforcement institutions to gather information of any security risks to the farm.
    Monthly meetings with local Beach Management Units as well as local police stations.
    Monthly evaluation of guards, Team leaders and Foreman.
    Any other duties assigned by the managers.

    Candidate must demonstrate a strong willingness and desire to relocate to rural Homabay, Kenya.
    Required skills

    Guarding, People management, Risk analysis, Security operations, Entry control, Security systems monitoring.

    Qualifications

    A good communicator, able to implement the organization’s security remit and ensure that this is understood by the team
    Must have a 5 years’ relevant job experience in managing several security teams
    Supervisory skills are a must.
    Training and Development skills for guards.
    Certificate of Good Conduct and recommendation letters from previous employers.
    National Police/Military training, an added advantage

  • Aqua Systems Manager – Homabay

    Aqua Systems Manager – Homabay

    Job Description

    Reports to: Aquaculture Cage Production Manager 
    Start Date: Immediate
     
    Are you looking for rapid professional development in on of Kenya’s fastest growing young companies?
     
    This is an opportunity to help shape the development of an organization that aims to be a sustainable leader in large scale aquaculture production. Professionally, you would be joining a business with evergrowing opportunities and responsibilities, providing a profound exposure to high-growth business environment.
    Come join us at Victory Farms as an Aqua Systems Manager.
     
    Duties/Responsibilities:

    Provide guidance in data entry and management of Aqua Manager.
    In coordination with the production manager the Analyst will, design computer application systems, modules and any software components needed to support Aquaculture production.
    Develop and maintain technical design documents and blueprints for software solutions including specifications and architectural design diagrams.
    Apply relevant emerging technologies, industry standards, best practices and provide input during Software Development Lifecycle
    Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data. Compile operational data and maintain operational records.
    Supervise and train aquaculture and fish hatchery support workers.
    Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
    Developing monthly feed conversion ratio (FCR) and fish survival reports
    Confer with biologists, fish pathologists, and other fishery personnel to obtain data concerning fish habits, diseases, food, and environmental requirements.
    Provide support in ensuring dissolved oxygen, temperature, & Secchi disk readings are conducted every morning and afternoon to assess water quality.

    Qualifications:

    Strong data management background with a proven ability to interact with complex systems and large dataset.
    Computer science background, data management and analysis, and must be willing to learn about aquaculture.
    A University Degree in Agricultural/horticultural or Fisheries and Aquatic science or related agricultural field.
    5 years’ experience working in commercial aquaculture/poultry or flower farming
    Strong experience large-scale production systems, – Fish farming, flower farming or Poultry farming.
    Should have logistical and operational mindset.
    Should have strong teamwork and ability to function well in groups, including strong communication skills.
    Desire to learn and progress within the organization.
    Efficiency focused, with strong problem-solving skills.
    Dedicated to excellence and detail-oriented execution.
    Candidate must demonstrate a strong willingness and desire to relocate to rural Homabay, Kenya.

  • Aquaculture Cage Production Manager

    Aquaculture Cage Production Manager

    Job Description

    Location: 100% Farm (Farm based in rural area in Homa Bay County, Kenya)
    Annual bonus: 0 – 30% of gross basic
    We are a rapidly growing organisation and as such are seeking to recruit highly experienced, qualified and motivated individuals who are capable of immediately having a positive impact, helping us to achieve our goals. The ideal candidate will have obtained a university degree (or equivalent in work experience). They will have 5+ years’ experience working in commercial aquaculture.
    EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

    Experience in cage aquaculture in large-scale production systems, including cage and mooring installation, fish handling, grading, harvesting and feeding.
    Strong knowledge of fish biology, nutrition and water quality, as well as animal health and pathology.
    Strong logistical and operational mindset
    Experience of establishing and implementing protocols and SOPs.
    Able to lead large teams (6-8 direct reports, overall responsibility for >100 people) in multiple work streams, including technical and logistics-intensive activities.
    Efficient in multi-tasking and accomplishing range of projects on schedule.
    Strong teamwork and ability to function well in groups, including strong communication skills.
    Desire to learn and progress within the organization.
    Efficiency focussed, with strong problem-solving skills.
    Incredibly diligent and able to follow projects through to completion.
    Dedicated to excellence and detail-oriented execution.

    Furthermore, the ideal candidate would have experience in using Aqua Manager or similar fish management software, be a competent swimmer and scuba diver and experienced in handling small boats. Also, specific knowledge and experience with tilapia would be advantageous.
    Ideally, the candidate will also have experience of working in a rural environment within a developing country. In cases without developing country experience, candidate must demonstrate a strong willingness and desire to relocate to Kenya.
    In addition to the daily workload within the production department, we expect the Production Manager to assist in supporting and creating processes within other departments.

  • Warehouse Supervisor

    Warehouse Supervisor

    Job Description

    Location: 100% Nairobi
    Reports to: Head of Sales Operations 
    Start Date: Immediate
     
    Are you looking for rapid professional development in on of Kenya’s fastest growing young companies? Victory Farms is recruiting a 
    Warehouse Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the daily warehousing activities. You will implement production, productivity, quality and customer service standards and achieve the appropriate level of volume within time limits. This is an opportunity to help shape the development of an organization that aims to be a sustainable leader in large scale aquaculture production. Professionally, you would be joining a business with ever-growing opportunities and responsibilities, providing a profound exposure to high-growth business environment. 
    Come join us at Victory Farms as a Warehouse Supervisor.
     
    Duties and Responsibilities.

    Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
    Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
    Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
    Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
    Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
    Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
    Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
    Prepare annual/ Periodic budgets.
    Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies.
    Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results of juniors.
    Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc).

    Requirements.

    Proven work experience as a warehouse Supervisor
    Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
    Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
    Hands on experience with MS Office applications, warehouse management software and databases
    Leadership skills and ability manage staff
    Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
    Excellent communication skills

  • Project Manager – Homabay

    Project Manager – Homabay

    Job Description

    Location: 90% Homabay 10% Nairobi
    Reports to: Farm Manager
    Start Date: Immediate
     
    Are you looking for rapid professional development in on of Kenya’s fastest growing young companies?
    Victory Farms is recruiting a Project Manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our Projects within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. This is an opportunity to help shape the development of an organization that aims to be a sustainable leader in large scale aquaculture production. Professionally, you would be joining a business with ever-growing opportunities and responsibilities, providing a profound exposure to high-growth business environment.
    Come join us at Victory Farms as a Project Manager.
    Duties/Responsibilities:

    Manage multiple ongoing and new projects, including new building, general management of contractors, improvements to existing assets, building, or land and water infrastructure.
    Maintain highly organized, systems and data driven approach, to deliver timely and efficient execution of projects on time.
    Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, Stores, and Construction to ensure adequate inventories of materials are on site to enable smooth execution of projects.
    Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, from conception to completion.
    Support organizational elements of Construction and Maintenance departments, helping to empower and enable Foreman and Supervisors to achieve more and manage costs better.
    Review monthly capex reporting received from operating entities to ensure reporting is accurate and to monitor capex against budget.
    Think and act in a highly pragmatic fashion that can balance operational requirements with reasonable specs and spend.
    Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
    Prepare and maintain the project roadmap which defines project enhancements for short- and long-term releases.

    Qualifications:

    A University Degree in Project Management or related built environment field (i.e. construction management, Architecture, Building Economics or Civil Engineering).
    Professional qualifications in project planning/project management will have an added advantage.
    Must be able to draw and interpret with CAD.
    Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods.
    Familiarity with construction management software packages.
    Must have over 10 years working experience as a project/account manager working directly with teams.
    Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
    Strong organizational and planning skills.
    Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a very fast pace environment.
    Good understanding of Project Management principles including budgeting and analysis are necessary.

  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Job Description

    Location: 90% Nairobi 10% Homabay
    Reports to: Director of Finance
     
    Start Date: Immediate
     
    The Accountant is to manage finance receivables functions at Victory Farms Ltd. The assignment involves performing sales related accounts functions, Inventory Control and working in close collaboration with other Company departments. 
    Come join us at Victory Farms as an Accountant.
     
    Duties and Responsibilities
     
    The Accountant’s duties and responsibilities will evolve as the business’s needs grow and evolve, but will generally cover:

    Develop strong, pro-active relationships with all user departments and become a key player within the Finance department.
    Validate sales revenue; manage invoicing within established deadlines including posting collections, drawing up records, auditing invoices and performing end-of-month closings.
    Timely receivables and collections reporting. Processing payments and invoices accurately
    Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate.
    Preparing financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
    Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, goods in transit and balance sheet accounts.
    Prepare inputs into the monthly management accounts and originate the necessary journals
    8. Responsibility for the preparation and submission of Periodic Statutory deductions and filings before the set deadlines.
    Maintain and update various expense and balance sheet schedules.
    Produce actionable and accurate internal reports on a daily, monthly and periodic basis within defined reporting deadlines.
    Inventory control and management.
    Prepare audit schedules for monthly Management Account reporting and year-end financial audits.
    Management of inter-company transactions and balances.
    Any other accounting duties assigned.

    Desired Minimum Qualification:

    University degree in Accounting/Finance/ Business or a related field preferred.
    CPA (K)/ ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
    Strong business acumen/awareness and people management skills.
    Advanced Computer skills with excellent knowledge of MS Excel.
    Experience level: 1- 2 Years.

  • IT Supervisor

    IT Supervisor

    Job Description

    Location: 90% Nairobi 10% Homabay
     
    Reports to: CEO 
     
    Start Date: Immediate
     
    Are you looking for rapid professional development in on of Kenya’s fastest growing young companies? Victory Farms is recruiting an IT supervisor to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. This is an opportunity to help shape the development of an organization that aims to be a sustainable leader in large scale aquaculture production.
    Professionally, you would be joining a business with ever-growing opportunities and responsibilities, providing a profound exposure to high-growth business environment.
    Come join us at Victory Farms as a IT Supervisor
    The IT Supervisor duties and responsibilities will evolve as the business’s needs grow and evolve, but will generally cover:

    Managing information technology and computer systems
    Controlling and evaluating IT and electronic data operations
    Managing IT staff

    Responsibilities

    Manage information technology and computer systems 
    Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations 
    Manage IT staff by training and coaching, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance 
    Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures. 
    Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems 
    Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy 
    Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time 
    Audit systems and assess their outcomes 
    Preserve assets, information security and control structures 
    Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness 

    Requirements

    Proven working experience as an IT supervisor or relevant experience 
    BS in Information Technology, MIS or similar field 
    Minimum 5 years’ experience 
    Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems 
    Expertise in data centre management and data governance 
    Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation 
    Ability to manage personnel

  • Finance Associate

    Finance Associate

    Job Description

    Location: 90% Nairobi 10% Homabay
    Reports to: Director of Finance
     
    Start Date: Immediate
     
    This is an opportunity to help shape the development of an organization that aims to be a sustainable leader in large scale aquaculture production. Professionally, you would be joining a business with ever-growing opportunities and responsibilities, providing a profound exposure to hi gh-growth business environment.
    Come join us at Victory Farms as a Finance Associate.
     
    Duties and Responsibilities
     
    The Finance Associate’s duties and responsibilities will evolve as the business’s needs grow and evolve, but will generally cover: 

    Reporting, Analysis, & Budgeting
    Creating ongoing business intelligence reporting and evaluating organization through data driven metrics.
    Conducting action oriented financial and operational related analysis.
    Management reporting, taxation, risk management, financial budgeting process
    Special projects (e.g. treasury management, economic analysis, fundraising and investor reporting).
    Performing other finance related duties as may be required

    Qualifications

    Proven work experience in a financial (financial analysis, audit) or analytical (consulting, business intelligence, economic research) position with material responsibilities
    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
    Minimum three years’ experience
    Excellent user of Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
    Strong curiosity and capacity to learn, comfort with rapidly learning new computer systems and applications
    Able to manage and lead teams to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
    Ability to analyze financial trends within a company
    Solid understanding of accounting controls and generally accepted accounting principles
    Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
    Proficient user of finance software (Xero, QuickBooks, or finance ERPs)

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Supply Chain Manager

    Qualifications
    The ideal candidate will have a college degree (or equivalent in work experience). He/She will have 8+ years working in a fast-paced office environment, and hold the following qualifications. Candidates under the age of 30 will not be considered.

    Ability to build Supply Chain function within a young and rapidly-growing organization, and then scaling that operation to support multi-site and cross-discipline activities
    Strong in systems, processes, controls, and able to execute effectively and consistently with a constantly expanding operational mandate
    Experienced in African context, industry must resemble the complexity of the VF operation (spanning construction, logistics, imports, etc.), and preferably some experience with rapidly perishable FMCG
    Knowledge of and experience with Kenyan government, ability to lead range of import projects that Kenyan officials lack experience (mainly aquaculture and related goods / techs)
    Experienced in effectively executing within budgets and practicing budget control
    Knowledge of procurement procedure and related reporting
    Experienced in sourcing suppliers, building up a supplier data base, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating optimal terms
    Strong work ethic, with proven ability to work independently and complete tasks within deadlines
    Excellent team-player, can function well in diverse team settings, and is an effective communicator
    Strong organizational skills with a high-level of attention to detail
    Highly proficient with a computer: using Office applications, as well as web-based tools and software, can help customize tools, and communication platforms such as WhatsApp
    Desire to learn and progress within the organization and drives excellence

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    Oversee efficient working of employees of import department and manage all communication with customers and vendors, as well as internal resources to manage movement of goods.
    Plan and implement all import and export transportation strategies according to all supplier and customer demand and administer internal movement of all goods and ensure compliance to all government regulations.
    Partner with suppliers and inventory planners and ensure accurate movement of all international goods and ensure arrival of goods within required timeframe and obtain best freight rates at all times.
    Design, evaluate and renew all contracts as per requirement and monitor and prepare reports for all import activities and recommend changes if required.
    Assist to prepare all import quotes for customers and perform all shipment bookings with carriers.
    Administer and implement all custom and border protection for various security programs and maintain compliance to all customer procedures.
    Perform research for various departments for all import and export laws and procedures and maintain knowledge on all tariffs and licenses and collaborate with finance team and maintain inventory of all products and analyze all insurance documents.
    Design all SOPs for import department and ensure compliance to all ISO guidelines and prepare reports to be submitted to government agencies.
    Provide all insurance on shipments and design and execute all corrective action plans for processes.
    Collaborate with various Kenyan government officials, internal resources, and perform audit on processes and maintain expert knowledge on all custom regulations.