Reporting directly to the Area Field Supervisor ( AFS ) the Leaf Technician shall ensure the efficiency of all operations related to smallholders in the scheme assigned to him/her in accordance with the pillars of the Sustainable Tobacco Progarmme and Agricultural Labour Practices in order to attain total product integrity.
Key responsibilities:-
- Responsible for daily management of tobacco production by Smallholder farmers in a scheme of approximately 120 ha through Intergrated Production System (IPS).
- Conducting demonstrations and training of Smallholder farmers on Best Tobacco Production practices
- Timely distribution of Inputs and Recovery of Tobacco grown by Contracted farmers.
- Conducting data collection and surveys throughout the growing season using smartphones
- Maintenance of relationships with farmers and the surrounding community as the Representative for Alliance One Tobacco ( Malawi ) Limited and our Social Responsibility Projects
- Integration of Sustainable Tobacco Programme (STP) procedures and guidelines in all smallholder tobacco production activities
- Implementation of customer programmes as advised by management from time to time.
- Timely submission of reports.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Agriculture obtained from a recognized university or college, or a recognised certificate in Tobacco production.
- Not less than three years experience in tobacco production,
- Operational and Extension experience in Smallholder Agricultural Production or Commercial Agriculture Production may be considered if no Tobacco Production experience.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle. Those with a motorcycle riding licence will have an added advantage.
The Person
- Mature, motivated, confident , self-starter with good communication, planning and management skills
- Trustworthy with integrity, accountability and moral convictions.
- Recognising the importance of personal performance and achieving targets in a Commercial Business.
- Socially responsible with a passion for improving farmer livelihoods, caring for our planet through planting of trees and being an advocate for principles of Agricultural Labour Practice laws
- Technology conversant and able to use smartphones, e-mail and internet
- Ability to ride a motorcycle and valid motorcycle licence.
- Be of sober habits and willing to work over weekends.
- Be prepared to be allocated anywhere within Central and Northern regions of Malawi Operations.
- Be prepared to occasionally work at odd hours as may be required
The Rewards
- A highly competitive pay and benefits package
- Advancement of career through in-house and external training courses
Send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with your contact and phone details and names of three traceable referees to the address below, no later than 4th September 2017.
The Human Resources Service Administrator, Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited, P.O. Box 30522, Capital City, Lilongwe 3.
