Leaf Growing Specialist

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

To supervise extension services to achieve agreed company quantity, quality, and cost objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Timely prepare, obtain approval from the (Area Leaf Manager) ALM, implement, and continuously monitor a crop action plans to produce the agreed quality, quantity, and cost of tobacco leaf
• Provide professional technical guidance and assistance to the extension contractor and farmers
• Continuously evaluate competitor activity and put in place proactive mitigating measures to maintain competitive advantage.
• Implement, supervise and ensure compliance by all direct and indirect reports on all company guidelines and policies
• Effectively supervise loan issued to farmers to ensure crop quality and quantity objectives are met while minimising risk of loan defaulting.
• 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.
• In addition, the job holder is required to liaise on daily basis with various local and external customers in public such as National Government and County governments

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline i.e.: Agronomy/Extension
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the field
• Valid motorbike license is mandatory
• Ability to develop a credible and professional relationship with middle line management.
• Leadership skills and teamwork spirit
• Experience with Excel (at least basic level)
• Excellent communication ability
• Demonstrate a strong level of understanding of modern training and development principles, philosophies and methodologies