Hail & Cotton (Malawi) Ltd
HAIL & COTTON (Malawi) LIMITED, a fully owned subsidiary of HAIL & COTTON International B.V. based in Netherlands, a company that supplies premium leaf tobacco and value-added services to manufacturers of tobacco products worldwide, is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in the following roles:
AGRONOMY TECHNICIANS
The main purpose of the position
This is strategic position that requires agility, focus, entrepreneurship drive, full commitment and proactiveness of an individual to drive the transformative business agenda of Hail & Cotton (Malawi) Limited and manage business risks i.e., volume, financial exposure, and reputational risks.
Reporting directly to the Agronomy Production Manager, the Agronomy Technician shall ensure the efficient delivery of all activities/programs related to Sustainable Tobacco Production (STP), Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.
Full understanding of the Integrated Production System (IPS) model as a tool to address all ESG challenges and that Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) implementation is key in achieving farmers continuous improvement in Yields, Crop Integrity, Quality Index, Crop Throw and Net Returns. Ability to guide and motivate tobacco farmers to adhere to ESG protocols. Contribute to the implementation and execution of STP Initiatives and Best Practices to ensure productivity and efficiencies are achieved at farmer level.
Key Responsibilities and Roles
- To provide technical and administrative support to IPS contracted growers, ensuring compliant tobacco production from seedbeds to market, including sensitization, identification and registration.
- To ensure loan and tobacco recoveries for their designated scheme.
- To supervise farmers’ data collection and scheme administration.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institution.
- Knowledge and experience in Agriculture Extension, Tobacco Production and Marketing.
- Knowledge and Experience in Agriculture Labour Practices (ALP) and GAP.
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other applications.
- Dynamic self-starter with excellent communication, written and oral and interpersonal skills able to interact with farmers workers, managers, smallholder farmers and rural communities.
- Digitally savvy and able to use smartphones, e-mail, and Internet.
- Be of sober habits and willing to work at odd hours or on weekends where required.
- Farmer-centric with a passion for improving farmer livelihoods, and contractual obligations.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to ride a motorcycle.
Remuneration
An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidates.
Applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable and reputable referees should reach the undersigned no later than Tuesday, 17th June 2025.
The Human Resources Manager
HAIL & COTTON (Malawi) LIMITED
P.O. Box 40214
Kanengo
LILONGWE 4
Email: malawi@hailcotton.com
Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for on the email/envelope.
HAIL & COTTON is an equal opportunity employer; however, only short-listed applicants who meet the above specifications will be contacted with regard to interviews.