About Lakeside Partners

Lakeside Partners is a fishing and aquaculture company based in Kisumu that operates on Lake Victoria. The company runs a fleet of twenty fishing vessels, a cold-storage processing plant, and a fish feed mill. Founded in 2006, Lakeside Partners employs 400 staff and produces approximately 8,000 metric tonnes of processed fish annually, supplying both the local market and export destinations in the EU and the Middle East. The company holds EU export certification, HACCP accreditation, and works with 2,000 out-grower fish farmers through its cage farming programme on the lake.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for designing and implementing training programmes, conducting training needs assessments, and evaluating the effectiveness of learning interventions. The role involves working with department heads to identify skill gaps, developing training curricula, and delivering sessions on topics such as leadership, communication, compliance, and technical skills. You will manage the training budget, coordinate with external trainers and training providers, and maintain training records for audit and compliance purposes. The position also involves supporting the performance management process, coaching managers on how to conduct effective appraisals, and helping to develop individual development plans for high-potential employees. Experience in e-learning platform management and blended learning design is an advantage.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, send your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Lakeside Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.