Location: Roo Bay Farm, Sindo (Homabay)

As the HR Officer – Learning & Development you will support the design, implementation, and monitoring of learning and development programs across Victory Farms. This role will also focus on building employee capability, strengthening leadership pipelines, and driving a culture of continuous learning. A key part of the role will also entail managing the Graduate Aquaculture Learning & Training (GALT) program — including trainee hiring, performance tracking, supervisor/ manager coordination, and ensuring compliance with the six-month rotation across departments.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Learning and Development

• Conduct regular training needs assessments in collaboration with department heads to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
• Develop and deliver training plans aligned with company goals and employee growth needs.
• Design and curate learning content (workshops, e-learning, manuals, and other materials).
• Facilitate onboarding, refresher, and capacity-building sessions across functions.
• Maintain training records and learning dashboards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and report on participation, outcomes, and ROI. Promote a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing across the organization.

GALT Program Management

• Lead the end-to-end management of the Graduate Aquaculture Leadership Training (GALT) program.
• Oversee recruitment and selection of GALT trainees.
• Coordinate and monitor trainee rotations across departments, ensuring compliance with the six-month cycle.
• Work closely with departmental managers to assign mentors, track trainee performance, and address development needs.
• Organize review meetings and performance evaluations for trainees and supervisors.
• Continuously improve the GALT curriculum and related learning experiences.

Performance and Talent Development

• Support managers in identifying performance improvement opportunities and implementing learning interventions.
• Work with the Head of HR to identify high-potential employees and design development initiatives.
• Support succession planning and leadership development programs.

Learning Systems and Evaluation

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of learning management systems.
• Track training attendance, feedback, and completion rates.
• Prepare and present learning and development reports to management.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Learning & Development or related HR role.
• Strong facilitation, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing structured training or graduate programs is an added advantage.
• Proficiency with learning technologies or digital learning platforms.

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.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com by 30^th November 2025. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – HR Officer – Learning & Development