Alliance One Tobacco
(Malawi) Limited is a subsidiary of one of the leading international tobacco
traders operating in Malawi servicing the needs of its shareholders and their
customers and is one of the major tobacco buying and processing operations in
Malawi, A career opportunity has arisen in our organization for the position of
Trainee Leaf Technicians within the Agronomy Department
Trainee Leaf Technicians – Alliance On
e Tobacco (Malawi) Limited
Will report to the Area Field Supervisor (AFS) and ultimately to the Senior
Agronomist
Responsible for daily management of a Contract Tobacco Production scheme of
approx 150 ha, Demonstrating and teaching farmers Good Tobacco Production
practices and through Demonstrations and Field days conducted at Demo/Model
farmer sites, Distribution of Inputs and Recoveries of Tobaccos grown by our
farmers, Data collection and surveys conducted throughout the growing season
using smartphones, Maintenance of harmonious relations with farmers and the
surrounding community as the Ambassador for Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Ltd
and our Social Responsibility Projects
MSCE and either a Diploma in Agriculture obtained from a recognised university
or college, or certificate in Tobacco production recognized, Have Operational
and Field experience in Agricultural Production, Agricultural Finance or
Commercial Agriculture Management, Not less than 3 yrs experience in tobacco
growing business would be an advantage
Motivated, confident, self starter with good communication, planning and
management skills, Trustworthy with integrity, accountability and moral
convictions, Recognizing 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 Agriculture Labour Practice laws,
Technology conversant and able to use sms, email and internet, Ability to ride a
motorcycle would be an advantage although training will be given
A highly competitive pay and benefits package, Advancement of career through
in-house and external training courses
Send your CV with
your contact and phone details and names of 3 traceable refs to The Human
Resources Service Administrator, Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited, P O Box
30522, Capital City, Lilongwe 3 not later than 19th October All applications
will be treated in the strictest confidence, Only shortlisted candidates shall
be contacted
