Jobs at Japan Tobacco International

From Mwananchi, 2nd Dec 2016

JTI is a member of Japan Tobacco group of companies (JT). We were formed as recently as 1999, yet today we operate in 120 countries. A diverse company that makes excellence the standard and constantly looks to the future, we have a clear goal, to be the most successful and respected tobacco company in the world.

JTI Global's leaf function is integral to achieving this goal. Set up in 2009, Leaf Services .aims to source the best tobacco and reliably supply quality leaf that underpins our global success. We have a vision to become recognized as a global leader in sustainable leaf supply with a mission to source the best tobacco at the best cost. In Tanzania, our key operations are in the Tabora & Morogoro regions respectively.

You can play a key part in securing a safe and prosperous future for JTI and yourself.

Technical Development Manager.

This position will be responsible for:

Working out reforestation requirements and implementation of strategies by allocating reforestation requirements per Primary Society production targets, coordinating and monitoring implementation and farmers/PSs progress, planning and preparing all the required agroforestry inputs and ensure timely ordering and delivery, overseeing the distribution of the agroforestry inputs through the LPT base to all
JTILS contracted tobacco growers and monitoring performance of LPT's agroforestry work in the field. Managing all .
JTILS tree seedling production in all .JTILS and PS nurseries including, numbers, sowing, germination, rearing, logistical organisation, distribution of seedlings and all casual labour matters relating to JTILS and PS tree seedling production.

Agronomy Technical Co-ordinator

You will be joining the Leaf Production Department and reporting to the Agronomy
Technical Development Manager.

This position is responsible for:
Assist in working out reforestation requirements and implementation of strategies on tobacco production demands through coordinating and monitoring TAP Implementation, and farmers/Primary societies' progress. Working with
Agronomy Technical Manager and LPT base in a professional manner, controlling with fluidity all aspects related to agroforestry. Planning and preparing all the required agroforestry inputs and ensure timely ordering and delivery thereof to the growers.

Agronomy Technical Assistant

You will be joining the Leaf Production Department and reporting to the Agronomy Technical Development Manager.

This position is responsible for:

Preparation, administration and reporting of various development trial programs on Model Farms and creating monthly detailed reports on the progress of all the performed trials. The Agronomy Technical Assistant will assist in recording of all training programs for JTILS growers and primary societies, Leaf Production Trainees and existing Agronomy extension personnel and enter details into SharePoint.
Translation of MAS programs through the creation of training materials, presentations and executing any other development related tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

Application Instructions
The qualified candidates can send their Updated and detailed CV and cover letters through JTILS.recruitment@jti.com by 9th of December. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted further.