Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Aqua Data Analyst to oversee data collection, organization, and analysis for our aquaculture operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring data accuracy, optimizing production efficiency, and driving continuous improvement at Victory Farms. You will work closely with multiple departments to manage data systems, monitor key performance indicators, and enhance decision-making through insightful reporting and analysis.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Data Management & Entry:
- Accurately input, manage, and analyze data within the Aqua Manager system.
- Utilize data capture tools effectively for data collection across diverse farm departments.
- Gather and consolidate data from multiple sources, including lake logistics, aqua feeding, and hatchery operations.
- Maintain a comprehensive inventory of records and implement robust data backup procedures to ensure safe and confidential storage.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Analyze production and lake logistics data sets to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
- Systematically monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in production and logistics, providing recommendations for optimization.
- Develop interactive dashboards, data visualizations, and comprehensive reports to effectively communicate insights to managers and supervisors.
- Extract and deliver data in response to ad-hoc queries in a timely and efficient manner.
Performance Monitoring & Improvement:
- Conduct regular performance monitoring of critical production and logistics areas, proactively identifying potential issues and suggesting solutions.
- Assist in facilitating periodic data review meetings to assess data quality and evaluate the performance of key indicators.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives across core data and analytics systems.
- Ensure dissolved oxygen, temperature, secchi disk readings and the water profile are conducted every morning and afternoon to assess water quality and then record that data.
System Integration & Development:
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement and integration of core data and analytics systems at Victory Farms.
- Explore and implement new data analysis tools and techniques to enhance data-driven decision-making.
Skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Aquaculture, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in data entry, management, and analysis.
- Proficiency in using data capture tools and database management systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Experience in creating dashboards and data visualizations using relevant software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of aquaculture operations and data collection practices is highly desirable.
- Ability to work with water quality testing equipment and record results.
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 12th March, 2025. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Aqua Data Analyst