Agronomy Technician

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Please, apply till October 20, 2025
Location: Lilongwe
Reporting to: Agronomy Supervisor
Role: Permanent
 
Purpose

The position is responsible for contracting, training, and supporting JTILM growers while driving sustainability, accurate data collection, and traceable tobacco delivery.

 
WHAT YOU WILL DO: RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Identify, register, contract establish and manage the JTI contracted grower base.
• Implement pre-defined programs as per the Annual Strategy Plan to monitor and control all aspects associated with the growing operations of tobacco.
• Visit every assigned JTI contracted grower a minimum of once every Visitation Plan cycle to provide extension service and monitor the crop throughout the crop cycle.
• Ensure that all tobacco growers produce and sell to JTI within the expectations of the Agriculture Labor Practices (ALP) code.
• Participate in accurate and timely data collection as required for Leaf Point, Business Warehouse (BW), BOI, crop throw analysis and any other crop/quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee input requesting, and distribution to growers.
• Facilitate and oversee the movement of baled tobacco from the farm gate to the sales floor ensuring 100% accountability and ownership.
• Ensure a safety culture is developed within the assigned area of responsibility.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: REQUIREMENTS 

• University degree or diploma in Agriculture or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years’ tobacco or general agricultural management.
• Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid driving license.
• Fluent in English and working knowledge of any local language.
• Able to use MS Office tools and programs.

Female Candidates Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply.  

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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