BAT Senior Leaf Technician Job Vacancy in Kenya 26th November 2014
British American Tobacco Kenya
We have an exciting opportunity within our Leaf function.
Job Title: Senior Leaf Technician
Reporting to: Area Leaf Manager
Location: Malakisi Leaf Centre
Purpose Statement: To supervise leaf extension services to achieve agreed quantity quality and cost objectives.
Key Accountabilities
- To supervise extension services to achieve agreed company quantity, quality and cost objectives
- Timely prepare, obtain approval from the Area Leaf Manager, implement and continuously monitor a crop action plan for the production of the agreed quality, quantity and cost of tobacco leaf.
- Timely evaluate and communicate to the Area Leaf Manager progress on the approved action plan and leaf centre objectives to enable timely, effective and efficient decision making.
- Provide professional technical guidance and assistance to the extension contractors and farmers to enable them grow high quality and quantity of tobacco for maximum returns to the farmers
- Continuously evaluate competitor activity and put in place proactive mitigating measures to maintain competitive advantage.
- Disseminate as appropriate company policy on growing tobacco to farmers and the community.
- Implement, supervise and ensure compliance by all direct and indirect reports on all company guidelines and policies
- Effectively supervise loans issued to farmers to ensure crop quality and quantity objectives are met while minimising the risk of loan defaulting
- Identify, evaluate and manage business risks within the supervision units’ environment, implementing short and long term management measures while obtaining necessary approvals from the Area Leaf Manager.
- Train, develop and motivate all staff to ensure optimal individual output.
- Identify community development projects in the area in liaison with the local leadership, communicate the same and supervise the implementation of those approved.
- On a continuous basis manage employee welfare in the supervision unit.
- Continuously evaluate current practices in supervision unit in order to identify and recommend possible areas of improvement.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agroforestry or related field
- Minimum 2 years’ related experience
- Proven ability to disseminate information, engage and train farmers.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both verbal and written form
- Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Equity Statement: British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer
General: The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate
To apply please visit www.bat.com