JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
AGRONOMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY
JTI (Japan Tobacco International) is a leading global tobacco company operating in over 120 countries worldwide. One of the fastest growing international industry players over a ten-year period. We manufacture world-renowned brands such as Winston, Camel, Mild Seven, LD, Sobranie and Glamour.
Operating in Malawi since 1999, JTI Leaf Malawi Limited (JTILM) is part of JTI’s tobacco leaf buying business and is one of the leading tobacco companies in Malawi. An opportunity is currently available for suitably qualified talent to fill the following vacant position in the Agronomy Department:
Agronomy Technician
Reports to: Agronomy Supervisor
The position is responsible for guiding and perform technical support and assistance to JTI contracted growers on all aspects related to Agronomy best practices for tobacco production, from seedling production, fields activities, curing, grading and delivery of the target product on JTI’s respective buying floors.
What Will You Do
•Monitor and guide JTI’s contracted growers in all agronomic practices related to tobacco production.
•Provide specific training for JTI contracted growers.
•Plan the deliveries of tobacco and support on buying activities.
•Support on activities related to Agronomy Research.
•Execute all activities aligned with the company principles and directions.
•Deliver the target crop, attending JTI’s standard of volume, quality and integrity.
•Submit agronomic reports according to line manager request.
We Expect from You
•Diploma/B.Sc./ M.Sc in Agriculture from any reputed College/University.
•2 to 3 year(s) of experience in similar job role.
•Fluent in English and working knowledge of any local language
•Able to use MS Office tools and programs
•Motorcycle riding skill is required.
•Safe motorcycle riding skills and valid license is required.
Application Deadline is 31 August 2023
Female Candidates Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply.