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Construction Manager (Mid-level and Senior roles) at Victory Farms
Location: Nairobi and Homa Bay, Kenya (12-18 months); Tanzania (long-term)
Reports To: Group Engineering & Construction Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Mid-level Manager
Experience: 5 to 10 years
Salary range: 60,000 to 100,000 KES monthly gross pay
Bonus range: 0% to 30% of earned salary, awarded annually, gross pay
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Senior Manger
Experience: 10+ years
Salary range: 100,000+ KES monthly gross pay
Bonus range: 0% to 30% of earned salary, awarded annually, gross pay
Role summary
We seek experienced Construction Managers at an innovative tilapia farm. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering critical engineering and construction projects (with leadership support and technical designs), and maintenance of heavy operational equipment. The role will plan, budget, and execute construction projects, working hands-on with their frontline teams.
Victory is growing rapidly – over time, there will be opportunity for you to develop into distinct leadership positions in new parts of the business and new geographies.
About Victory Group
Victory Group is a regenerative, tech-driven, vertically integrated aquaculture platform farming and selling tilapia in East Africa.
Victory runs all aspects of the tilapia value chain – farming inputs, milling feed, cultivating broodstock and eggs, hatching fingerlings, growing mature tilapia, processing fish, running cold-chain distribution, and retailing produced fish throughout Kenya, Rwanda, and more.
Victory deploys innovation at each step of the way – from indigenous feed inputs to drone-based egg transport to data-driven stocking algorithms – striving to serve the most affordable, sustainable animal protein on the planet.
And Victory continues to accelerate, qualifying as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for three years running (per Statista and Financial Times). Victory is now comprised of three businesses: Victory Farms (tilapia farm in Kenya), Kivu Choice (tilapia farm in Rwanda), and Samakgro (feed mill in Kenya).
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full construction project lifecycles and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget; manage teams of supervisors, foremen, and laborers.
- Maintain highest standards on safety and emergency response, for all managed teams and projects.
- Physically supervise construction operations by being present onsite.
- Oversee technical and feasibility studies and deliver blueprints that satisfy technical specifications; conduct on-site investigations and planning analysis (e.g., maps, reports, tests, drawings).
- Support material and equipment procurement for projects.
- Lead proactive maintenance of heavy equipment and facilities.
- Assess potential risks and optimize for cost efficiency; pro-actively identify and resolve emerging problems or deficiencies.
- Manage budget and purchase equipment/materials; monitor progress and compile reports.
- Perform other relevant tasks as needed.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
- Experience commensurate with role.
- Experienced with handling BOQs and project planning softwares.
- Project management and supervision skills.
- Learning mindset; readiness to take on new projects, execute on processes, and set up a team for success
- Prepare and share updates with management and senior executives.
- Planning and organization skills, ability to independently prioritize tasks.
- A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, a strong work ethic, high standards & integrity.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in procurement and equipment maintenance.
Why Join Us?
- Mission: Victory tilapia is among the world’s most affordable and sustainable animal proteins. We believe that we provide the protein solution for Africa – and do it with a regenerative model, where company, consumers, and environment all benefit.
- Growth: Victory has maintained its place among the fastest-growing companies on the continent. The company, your role, and our collective impact will continue to rise.
- Development: A role at Victory means structured pathways for your professional development – opportunities to learn new skills, broaden your responsibility, and grow your role scope with the company scale.
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Finance Manager at Victory Farms
Location: Nairobi and Homa Bay, Kenya (12-18 months); Tanzania (long-term)
Reports To: Group Chief Financial Officer, Kenya Finance Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Salary range: 125,000 to 175,000 KES monthly gross pay
Bonus range: 0% to 30% of earned salary, awarded annually, gross pay
Role summary
We seek capable, responsible Finance Manager to lead financial operations for an innovative tilapia farm in East Africa. The successful candidate will run financial processes and analyze the financial health of departments, directly supporting other core functions (e.g., human resources, procurement), and drive resource efficiency across teams.
This role is intended to become a founding member of a new Victory business unit in Tanzania. The role will first be based in Kenya for a 12 to 18-month period of on-the-job learning and development. Following this period, in the first half of 2026, the role will permanently transition to Tanzania.
About Victory Group
Victory Group is a regenerative, tech-driven, vertically integrated aquaculture platform farming and selling tilapia in East Africa.
Victory runs all aspects of the tilapia value chain – farming inputs, milling feed, cultivating broodstock and eggs, hatching fingerlings, growing mature tilapia, processing fish, running cold-chain distribution, and retailing produced fish throughout Kenya, Rwanda, and more.
Victory deploys innovation at each step of the way – from indigenous feed inputs to drone-based egg transport to data-driven stocking algorithms – striving to serve the most affordable, sustainable animal protein on the planet.
And Victory continues to accelerate, qualifying as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for three years running (per Statista and Financial Times). Victory is now comprised of three businesses: Victory Farms (tilapia farm in Kenya), Kivu Choice (tilapia farm in Rwanda), and Samakgro (feed mill in Kenya).
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain robust end-to-end business process management across various operations (Farm, Lake, Logistics, Sales).
- Drive financial planning and analysis to support decision-making and business growth. Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators to ensure operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Act as a co-pilot for all major investment activities at the farm, logistics, and in sales.
- Manage international procurement processes with an eye towards savings and efficient shipments.
- Provide essential operational and financial inputs for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders across the business, including: Farm and Lake Operations teams, Logistics Operations team, Commerce Leadership & Sales Operations teams, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Manager, Group CFO, Finance Directors, and Finance teams.
- Spend a meaningful amount of time at farm and logistics centers to become fully engrained and familiar with all facets of the business.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
- CPA-K or ACCA Qualification.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in operational finance combined with managing results together with the business/budget owners.
- Experience in deploying and using systems & methods to enforce controls and checks & balances.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within teams and sensitivity to organizational dynamics.
- Proven business partnering capabilities and commitment to disciplined and ethical business practices.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to challenge existing norms.
- Effective communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Finance background in FMCG or Agriculture sector.
Why Join Us?
- Mission: Victory tilapia is among the world’s most affordable and sustainable animal proteins. We believe that we provide the protein solution for Africa – and do it with a regenerative model, where company, consumers, and environment all benefit.
- Growth: Victory has maintained its place among the fastest-growing companies on the continent. The company, your role, and our collective impact will continue to rise.
- Development: A role at Victory means structured pathways for your professional development – opportunities to learn new skills, broaden your responsibility, and grow your role scope with the company scale.
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Security Foreman at Victory Farms
Location: Nairobi and Homa Bay, Kenya (12-18 months); Tanzania (long-term)
Reports To: Group Security Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Salary range: 60,000 to 100,000 KES monthly gross pay
Bonus range: 0% to 30% of earned salary, awarded annually, gross pay
Role summary
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Security Foreman to oversee and lead our team of security officers. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising daily operations, ensuring safety standards are upheld, assisting with incident response and investigations, and maintaining a secure environment across our premises. You will act as the right hand of the Security Supervisor and play a critical role in team coordination, training, and operational efficiency. Role is primarily based in rural Western Kenya.
This role is intended to become a founding member of a new Victory business unit in Tanzania. The role will first be based in Kenya for a 12 to 18-month period of on-the-job learning and development. Following this period, in the first half of 2026, the role will permanently transition to Tanzania.
About Victory Group
Victory Group is a regenerative, tech-driven, vertically integrated aquaculture platform farming and selling tilapia in East Africa.
Victory runs all aspects of the tilapia value chain – farming inputs, milling feed, cultivating broodstock and eggs, hatching fingerlings, growing mature tilapia, processing fish, running cold-chain distribution, and retailing produced fish throughout Kenya, Rwanda, and more.
Victory deploys innovation at each step of the way – from indigenous feed inputs to drone-based egg transport to data-driven stocking algorithms – striving to serve the most affordable, sustainable animal protein on the planet.
And Victory continues to accelerate, qualifying as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for three years running (per Statista and Financial Times). Victory is now comprised of three businesses: Victory Farms (tilapia farm in Kenya), Kivu Choice (tilapia farm in Rwanda), and Samakgro (feed mill in Kenya).
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Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide security personnel to ensure professional conduct and effective performance.
- Monitor ground operations, ensuring guards are following protocols and responding appropriately.
- Conduct regular patrols and spot-checks of all facilities and surrounding areas.
- Maintain accurate daily records including incident, accident, and activity reports.
- Assist the Security Supervisor in managing incidents and providing relevant on-ground insights.
- Conduct investigations and interviews while adhering to company policies and local laws.
- Perform daily inspections for physical hazards and security risks.
- Monitor CCTV systems and alarms, ensuring all security technology is fully operational.
- Lead and assist in emergency situations, evacuations, and first-response protocols.
- Handle complaints and resolve disturbances in line with company procedures.
- Escort unauthorized or unwelcome persons off the premises.
- Participate in and assist with staff training, onboarding, and ongoing education.
- Motivate and coach security personnel to maintain morale and high standards.
- Ensure courteous and professional communication, including telephone interactions.
- Promote a positive and cooperative work environment.
- Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures to reduce potential threats.
- Inspect tools, equipment, and security devices for proper function and report defects.
Required qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar role (Security Foreman, Senior Guard, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of security protocols, emergency response, and safety procedures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Familiarity with CCTV, alarm systems, and other security technologies.
- Report writing, investigative skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle conflicts calmly and professionally.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, digital reporting tools, etc.)
- Physical fitness and capability and capable of performing patrols and inspections, and working 25% of time on night shift.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Military, police, or similar experience
- Formal security training or certifications (e.g., PSIRA, or equivalent).
- Technological savviness; ability to design and implement tech-enabled security processes and information systems
- Prior experience in a similar industry or facility.
- Knowledge of local legal and safety regulations.
Working Conditions
- Working flexible hours or as prescribed in duty roster.
- Approximately 25% of the time on night duty.
Why Join Us?
- Mission: Victory tilapia is among the world’s most affordable and sustainable animal proteins. We believe that we provide the protein solution for Africa – and do it with a regenerative model, where company, consumers, and environment all benefit.
- Growth: Victory has maintained its place among the fastest-growing companies on the continent. The company, your role, and our collective impact will continue to rise.
- Development: A role at Victory means structured pathways for your professional development – opportunities to learn new skills, broaden your responsibility, and grow your role scope with the company scale.
Location: Nairobi and Homa Bay, Kenya (12-18 months); Tanzania (long-term)
Reports To: Sales Operations Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary range: 80,000 to 140,000 KES monthly gross pay
Bonus range: 0% to 30% of earned salary, awarded annually, gross pay
Role summary
We seek a self-starter Commercial Manager to drive the sales growth of an innovative tilapia farm. The successful candidate will be data-driven, creatively build commercialization plans, and methodically execute plans to achieve business results. This will include opening new branches, building relationships for other sales channels, allocating stock, and executing an effective price list.
This role is intended to become a founding member of a new Victory business unit in Tanzania. The role will first be based in Kenya for a 12 to 18-month period of on-the-job learning and development. Following this period, in the first half of 2026, the role will permanently transition to Tanzania.
About Victory Group
Victory Group is a regenerative, tech-driven, vertically integrated aquaculture platform farming and selling tilapia in East Africa.
Victory runs all aspects of the tilapia value chain – farming inputs, milling feed, cultivating broodstock and eggs, hatching fingerlings, growing mature tilapia, processing fish, running cold-chain distribution, and retailing produced fish throughout Kenya, Rwanda, and more.
Victory deploys innovation at each step of the way – from indigenous feed inputs to drone-based egg transport to data-driven stocking algorithms – striving to serve the most affordable, sustainable animal protein on the planet.
And Victory continues to accelerate, qualifying as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for three years running (per Statista and Financial Times). Victory is now comprised of three businesses: Victory Farms (tilapia farm in Kenya), Kivu Choice (tilapia farm in Rwanda), and Samakgro (feed mill in Kenya).
Key Responsibilities
- Successfully deliver the set targets month-over-month by taking ownership and ensuring the same through the chain of ownership in the sales department.
- Replicate existing processes in new settings; set up teams to consistently execute with operational accuracy.
- Train their team to ensure the commercial organization is strong enough to meet future growth.
- Implement tracking and ownership mechanisms along the value chain that promote low spoilage and variances
- Operate a sales incentive system, with strong understanding among the team.
- Use of data to forecast market behavior relevant to our business (competitor movements, customer insights, pricing, etc.); find market opportunities based on backcasting and forecasting.
- Organizing marketing campaigns in the different regions to increase market awareness of the products; promote the visibility and reputation of the products and brand.
- Communicate regularly with senior management about the status of projects and issues that could impact performance.
- Negotiate contracts and leases with vendors, suppliers, and other third parties, as related to commercial efforts.
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in sales
- Leadership ability and dedicated learning mindset – able to replicate processes in a new environment.
- Impeccable track record of integrity, with ability to demonstrate through objective validation (e.g., data tracking and reports preparation across production, logistics, and commercial departments).
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and achieving revenue growth.
- Proven track record of operating within departmental budgets.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a business field, economics, or psychology
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Strong ability to train and motivate a team.
Why Join Us?
- Mission: Victory tilapia is among the world’s most affordable and sustainable animal proteins. We believe that we provide the protein solution for Africa – and do it with a regenerative model, where company, consumers, and environment all benefit.
- Growth: Victory has maintained its place among the fastest-growing companies on the continent. The company, your role, and our collective impact will continue to rise.
- Development: A role at Victory means structured pathways for your professional development – opportunities to learn new skills, broaden your responsibility, and grow your role scope with the company scale.
Operations Manager at Victory Farms
Location: Nairobi and Homa Bay, Kenya (12-18 months); Tanzania (long-term)
Reports To: Farm Operations Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Salary range: 75,000 to 125,000 KES monthly gross pay
Bonus range: 0% to 30% of earned salary, awarded annually, gross pay
Role summary
We seek hands-on, action-oriented Operations Manager at an innovative tilapia farm. The successful candidate will be an excellent do-er and improve-er of processes around the farm. This is a leadership role across a range of day-to-day operations: fish feeding and harvesting, processing and sorting, logistics, adherence to regulatory standards, and more. This role is based in rural Western Kenya.
This role is intended to become a founding member of a new Victory business unit in Tanzania. The role will first be based in Kenya for a 12 to 18-month period of on-the-job learning and development. Following this period, in the first half of 2026, the role will permanently transition to Tanzania.
About Victory Group
Victory Group is a regenerative, tech-driven, vertically integrated aquaculture platform farming and selling tilapia in East Africa.
Victory runs all aspects of the tilapia value chain – farming inputs, milling feed, cultivating broodstock and eggs, hatching fingerlings, growing mature tilapia, processing fish, running cold-chain distribution, and retailing produced fish throughout Kenya, Rwanda, and more.
Victory deploys innovation at each step of the way – from indigenous feed inputs to drone-based egg transport to data-driven stocking algorithms – striving to serve the most affordable, sustainable animal protein on the planet.
And Victory continues to accelerate, qualifying as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for three years running (per Statista and Financial Times). Victory is now comprised of three businesses: Victory Farms (tilapia farm in Kenya), Kivu Choice (tilapia farm in Rwanda), and Samakgro (feed mill in Kenya).
Key Responsibilities
Harvesting and Processing Operations
- Oversee day-to-day harvesting to processing operations, ensuring that processing operations are running efficiently and effectively. This includes managing the processing department staff and resources and ensuring that processing KPIs are met.
- Work closely with the Quality Control team to ensure all QMS processes and SOPs are followed, guaranteeing the highest standards of fish quality.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and productivity by developing new processes or procedures, identifying, and resolving operational issues, and implementing quality control measures to ensure processing output meets the required standards.
- Set and monitor processing KPIs, and making necessary adjustments to ensure that these KPIs are met.
- Work with other departments such as Logistic Centers and Sales to ensure the processing operations are aligned with overall organizational goals and objectives.
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Farm Logistics Planning and Management
- Oversee day-to-day Lake Logistics Operations, by working closely with the Lake Logistics
- Manager to ensure key KPIs are met.
- You will ensure the delivery, fabrication, inspection, and cleaning of nets.
- Work closely with the Lake Logistics Manager to develop and implement strategies to optimize the use of resources, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency.
- Collaborate with departments such as production to ensure logistics operations are aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
- Oversee the management of logistics resources such as boats and other equipment and be responsible for developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and monitoring key KPIs related to logistics operations.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation to enhance logistics operations.
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Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment on company goals and initiatives.
- Facilitate regular cross-departmental meetings to discuss operational updates, address challenges, and share best practices.
- Coordinate with the HR team to develop training programs and ensure staffing needs are met.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including suppliers, customers, regulatory bodies, and industry partners.
- Communicate effectively with external stakeholders to ensure transparency and foster trust
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Special Projects
- To be scoped, managed, and executed as they arise
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in managing operations, logistics, and supply chain functions within an organization. Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands
- Operations management background in FMCG or Agriculture sector.
- Advanced proficiency in relevant software/tools for managing supply chains, logistics, and production planning (e.g., ERP systems, MS Project, supply chain management software).
- Capacity to understand complex challenges and break them down into problems that can then be tackled and resolved them.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
- Attention to detail and data-driven approach to constantly improve operations and ensure consistency in delivering value to other parts of the business, day in, day out.
- Proven experience in medium-to-large-scale operational projects, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies.
- Ability to thrive working collaboratively with both senior and junior colleagues, solving problems independently, and execute work quickly.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in managing multiple teams across different functions.
- Finance background in FMCG or Agriculture sector.
Why Join Us?
- Mission: Victory tilapia is among the world’s most affordable and sustainable animal proteins. We believe that we provide the protein solution for Africa – and do it with a regenerative model, where company, consumers, and environment all benefit.
- Growth: Victory has maintained its place among the fastest-growing companies on the continent. The company, your role, and our collective impact will continue to rise.
- Development: A role at Victory means structured pathways for your professional development – opportunities to learn new skills, broaden your responsibility, and grow your role scope with the company scale.
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