Job purpose and key deliverables
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.
Essential requirements
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.
Desirable requirements
Working at BAT British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.
Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.
If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer
Employing company British American Tobacco Kenya Limited
Application Deadline 09-Dec-2014
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