Job Title: Senior Leaf Technician
Function: Operations
Reference Number: wo/ECA/OPS/08-12-10/01
Job Grade: 33
No. of Vacancies: 3
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Leaf Buying Manager
Response Deadline: 22 December 2010
Job Summary
To supervise extension services to achieve agreed quantity, quality and cost objectives
Key Responsibilities
Timely prepare, obtain approval from the LBM, 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 LBM progress on the approved action plan and leaf centre objectives to enable timely, effective and efficient decision making.Disseminate as appropriate company policy on Growing Tobacco to farmers and the community for good corporate imageSupervise leaf purchases, to ensure that leaf buying is carried out in a timely and accurate manner within company approved grading, pricing and policy.Effectively supervise loan issued to farmers to ensure crop quality and quantity objectives are met while minimizing risk of loan defaultingIdentify, evaluate and manage business risks within the supervision units’ environment, implementing short and long term management measures while obtaining necessary approvals from the LBM.Train, develop and motivate all staff to ensure optimal individual output.General knowledge of all company operations.Ability to develop a credible and professional relationship with middle line management.Demonstrate a strong level of understanding of modern training and development principles, philosophies, methodologies and media and further demonstrate an ability to apply in the work place and at farmer level.Strong leadership and motivational skills coupled with excellent communication ability.Minimum BSc in Agriculture or Horticulture or Agronomy or related subject with a minimum of 2 years working experience in the fieldBritish American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employerGeneral
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.
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