Graduate Aquaculture Learning and Training (GALT – Class
of 2025)
Closing on: May 28, 2025
Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay
Are you ready to embark on a journey that will fuel up your
ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort
zone.
As part of our talent development strategy, Victory Farms is
Victory Farms is recruiting Cohort 1 of the (2025 – 2027) Graduate Aquaculture
Learning and Training (GALT) Programme. We are on the lookout for graduates who
have demonstrated impressive academic ability but have little or no experience
in the world of Work.
GALT aims to provide an opportunity to Candidates to
experience several different areas of the business before choosing a final
career path within the Company. Those with very specific qualifications may
specialize in one Department from the beginning.
Requirements
- Must
possess a 2nd Class Upper undergraduate Degree in a Aquaculture
and Fisheries Management, Business Degree.
- A Mean
grade of at least B Plain in KCSE or its equivalent with a minimum of C+
in both English & Mathematics
- Must
have graduated not more than 2 Years ago.
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Self-driven
and Innovative
- Commitment
to excellence.
GALT Programme Details
- Rotation
in a Department: This will bring perspective on how the
Department operates and how different departments interact, and how they
collectively contribute to the company’s success. This understanding will
help you identify your areas of interest and strengths, which will guide
you towards potential career paths within the organization.
- Comprehensive
Training: You will receive in-depth training and mentorship from
industry experts, allowing you to acquire a broad range of skills and
knowledge.
- Real-World
Experience: You will be exposed to practical, on-the-job training
that will challenge and empower you.
- International
Exposure: You will collaborate with a diverse team of
professionals and engage in projects that span across the region and
beyond, offering a unique perspective on the Aquaculture industry.
- Networking
Opportunities: You will get opportunities to connect with a
network of like-minded individuals and industry leaders, setting the stage
for long-lasting professional relationships.
- Coaching
and Mentoring: The team is committed to the candidate’s success
and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and
experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the
entrepreneurial community and the social sector.
- You
will be assigned senior leader as a coach to walk with you through your
development journey.
- Career
Opportunities: Exceptional performers during the program will
have the opportunity to pursue rewarding careers within Victory Farms
Kenya subject to business requirements.
Benefit:
- Visibility
into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
- Ideal
for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
- The
team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching,
mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from
the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the
social sector.
About Victory Farms
Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016
with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and
its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has
since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally – in
its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture
producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in
Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and
social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering
to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable
protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest
commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest
hatcheries on the continent.
The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically
integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep
pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory
Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its
model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the
highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.
VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for
excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a
diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by
individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a
fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an
opportunity to develop professionally and personally.