Key Responsibilities

• Develop a roadmap of all available nutritional options for the tilapia diet based on locally available goods and waste goods.
• Collaborate with Nutritionists and Cage Feed Trial Managers to develop a testing program to methodically test and track the performance of these novel and indigenous ingredients as a fish feed.
• On high-potential nutritional categories which are not available in large supply locally (or at too high a cost), build a costing model to estimate the cost of producing the crop at scale; then set up pilots to test the cost of production of these ingredients.
• Build on and develop a professional framework for Victory’s Biodiversity target – starting with trees on all operating sites. Then advance this to supply additional trees and biodiversity across our sites to drive our goals.
• Leverage the HEAP program and other formats to create additional positive impact.
• Review and help apply for financing opportunities (grants, soft capital) to access more
• funding to drive all our initiatives further and faster.
• Work on special pilot testing at 106 grounds (and train/manage 106 gardeners) to get especially deep analysis on several key learnings.
• Identify local crops that can be produced on a large scale and become effective substitutes for bulking materials to be used in the production of fish feed.
• Closely collaborate with the Farm Gardener to ensure that the Farm Tree Nursery is well run and stocked with relevant plants, with emphasis on indigenous species.
• Actively participate in the values day activities by advocating and creating awareness on the benefits of tree planting and improved biodiversity.
• Work closely with the ESG and Impact Reporting functions.
• Establish and promote vermicomposting systems to produce high-quality worm juice and compost for use as foliar feed and soil amendment in novel crop cultivation.
• Design and execute an irrigation plan for novel plots, incorporating crop-specific water consumption rates and establishing a tracking system to monitor and optimise usage.
• Lead novel crop production using organic practices and regenerative agriculture systems to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability.
• Establish organic fertiliser composting systems utilising crop and animal by-products, and ensure periodic production and application of organic fertilisers for novel crop cultivation.
• Oversee the harvesting and post-harvest processes for novel crops, ensuring alignment with food safety regulations and best practices to maintain product quality and integrity.

Professional Experience, Educational background, and skills required

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Aquaculture, Animal Nutrition, Agronomy, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, aquaculture nutrition, agroforestry, or biodiversity programs.
• Experience working with indigenous plants, animal feed formulation, or agribusiness research is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fish nutrition, feed ingredients, and feed trials.
• Proficiency in designing and executing agricultural or aquaculture pilot projects.
• Ability to create cost models and assess the economic viability of crop production at scale.
• Familiarity with biodiversity frameworks and tree-planting programs.
• Competency in data collection, analysis, and reporting for environmental and sustainability metrics.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Passion for sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental conservation.
• Creative and analytical thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving approach

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The Operations Lead will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and scaling Smartscape’s operational framework. This strategic role demands a commercially astute leader with a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset. The incumbent will translate the company’s vision into actionable systems that deliver exceptional service quality, operational efficiency, and customer value.

This role reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
• Design, document, and implement scalable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across core functions.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and assess product-market fit.
• Formulate and execute market entry strategies, including partnership development and pipeline management.
• Optimize daily operations to ensure timely service delivery and process reliability.
• Establish and manage supplier and partner relationships, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Lead financial analysis to evaluate operational initiatives and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Manage the operations budget with a focus on resource optimization.
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operational and service excellence.
• Prepare and present performance reports to the Board, covering operational and financial metrics.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Deliverables

Delivery & Execution:

• Achieve 90% on-time milestone completion across operational initiatives
• Develop and implement a 3-month execution plan aligned with strategic goals
• Define a hiring roadmap for critical operational roles
• Oversee onboarding of the core technology platform

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in operations leadership, preferably within startups or tech-driven environments.
• Proven track record in building and scaling operational systems from inception.
• Experience in smart home, IoT, or adjacent technology sectors is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, team building, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Advanced analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.