Technical Officer – TIMB 400 views

Job Summary

The position will be based in Manicaland (Rusape)
REPORTS TO: REGIONAL MANAGER

Duties And Responsibilities

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate in the registration of tobacco growers;
• Facilitate registered growers to submit all required statutory returns;
• Facilitate growers to book-in tobacco for sale before delivery;
• Educate growers on the aspects of orderly marketing of tobacco;
• Advise tobacco growers on presentation and grading standards so as to attract better prices;
• Carry out farm inspections to monitor tobacco storage pests and advise tobacco growers on control requirements to safeguard the national tobacco crop from damage by tobacco moth and beetle;
• To facilitate the promotion of effective communication and information dissemination to clients and stakeholders to ensure that they are well informed of all the trends in the industry;
• Liaise with relevant Government departments, farmers associations, tobacco contractors, and other organisations in the tobacco industry on matters of mutual interest to ensure participation of all relevant stakeholders to achieve desired collective goals.

Qualifications And Experience

Degree in Agriculture from a recognised institution.
Possession of a TIMB Classification Certificate is an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience;

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• A clean class 4 driver’s licence;
• Highly computer literate;
• A highly organised, task-oriented and analytical character with impeccable interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• High level of maturity and responsibility;
• Good critical, analytical, and investigative skills;