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BAT KENYA IS LOOKING FOR A LEAF-GROWING SPECIALIST
FUNCTION: Operations
SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits
LOCATION: Oyani
REPORTS TO: Area Leaf Manager
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
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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
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!