The above-mentioned positions have arisen within TIMB and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions on a 6-month fixed term contract. The successful candidates will be based at TIMB Head Office.
NB: TIMB is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Key Responsibilities
- Awarding correct tobacco grades to all tobacco that is offered for sale ahead of the selling line.
- Dealing decisively with all cases of improper and suspicious tobacco presentation.
- Positively identifying any storage pests and symptoms of infestations on bales offered for sale.
- Correctly grading collected crop assessment samples.
- Periodically checking the accuracy of tobacco weighing scales.
- Conduct inspections at contract floors, warehouses, re-handling facilities and auction floors and recommend appropriate action.
- Review literature and training needs of stakeholder training.
- Attend to registration queries by farmers and advise accordingly.
Requirements
- Diploma/ Degree in Agriculture or Equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Certificate of competence in Tobacco Classification from TIMB.
- Two years’ working experience in the tobacco industry.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- A highly organized, task-oriented, and analytical character with impeccable interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- High level of maturity and responsibility.
- Trustworthy.
- An eye for detail.
- Leaf appraisal skills
- Critical, analytical, and investigative skills.
How to Apply
Submit CERTIFIED COPIES of ALL qualifications, ID and a detailed CV in a single PDF file addressed to [email protected] not later than 21 January 2026 clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line, that is, “TOBACCO CLASSIFIER”.
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