Location: Roo Bay Farm, Sindo (Homabay)
As the Community Outreach Assistant, you will play a vital role in fostering strong partnerships between the Victory Farms and local landowners by identifying suitable locations for ponds and novel projects. This position requires a proactive and approachable individual who can effectively communicate the benefits of collaboration, guide partners through agreement processes, and ensure mutual understanding of partnership terms. As the assistant you will acts as a bridge connecting community needs with organizational goals, ensuring smooth and transparent engagement that support sustainable development initiatives.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough identification and mapping of potential plots suitable for pond construction and innovative community projects, considering environmental and social factors.
- Initiate contact with plot owners to build rapport, effectively communicate the value and mutual benefits of entering into a partnership with the organization.
- Facilitate the partnership process by coordinating meetings where plot owners can review and, if agreeable, sign letters of interest to formalize their involvement.
- Clearly and patiently explain all sections of the partnership contract, addressing any questions or concerns to ensure partners fully comprehend their rights and obligations before signing.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions, agreements, and follow-ups to sustain transparent relationships and project tracking.
Skills and qualifications:
- Degree in Community Science, Social Work, Environmental Science, or a related field; alternatively, a strong sales background with demonstrated community engagement experience may be considered.
- Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
- Fluency in the local language to engage effectively with community members and stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Resilience and adaptability to handle pressure, shifting priorities, and various tasks as required by community dynamics.
- Flexibility to accommodate varied working hours, including weekends and early mornings, to meet community and project needs.
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 1st December 2025. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – CommunityOutreach Assistant
