Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
AGRONOMY TECHNICIANS
Reports to: Agronomy Supervisor
The position also provides high quality extension and technical services – covering integrity, compliance, technical, regulatory, farmstead hygiene and grower/worker welfare – to all JTI contracted FFS growers through delivery of a scheduled Visitation Program.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, register, contract establish and manage the JTI contracted grower base.
- Implement pre-defined tobacco growing programs in line with company strategy.
- Visit every assigned JTI contracted grower in line with company standards to provide extension service throughout the crop cycle.
- Ensure that all tobacco growers produce and sell to JTI within the expectations of the Agriculture Labor Practices (ALP) code.
- Participate in accurate and timely data collection as required for company information systems and initiatives.
- Oversee input requesting and distribution to growers.
- Facilitate and oversee the movement of baled tobacco from the farm gate to the sales floor ensuring 100% accountability and ownership.
- Role model safety leadership in observable ways.
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree or diploma in Agriculture or equivalent professional qualifications.
- Minimum of 3 years’ tobacco or general agricultural management.
- Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid driving license is an added advantage.
- Fluent in English and working knowledge of any local language.
- Able to use MS Office tools and programs.
Deadline for receiving applications is 30th April 2024.