Leaf Technician
2025-06-17T17:47:13+00:00
Global Leaf Tanzania Limited (GLT)
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FULL_TIME
Shinyanga , Tabora, and Mara
Shinyanga Urban
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Tanzania
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Agricultural Services & Products
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Leaf Technician to support field-level operations related to tobacco production, procurement, and quality monitoring. The successful candidate will work closely with farmers and internal teams to ensure high-quality leaf production aligned with company standards and agricultural best practices.
Job Descriptions.
- Provide technical assistance and agronomic guidance to contracted tobacco growers.
- Monitor crop performance, pest and disease incidence, and ensure timely intervention.
- Conduct regular field visits to assess compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and sustainability standards.
- Assist in the classification, grading, and documentation of harvested tobacco leaf.
- Support the Area Leaf Manager in planning and executing buying programs and logistical arrangements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on farmer performance, field visits, and crop progress.
- Participate in grower training sessions, field demonstrations, and community engagement activities.
- Report on leaf quality, production challenges, and farmer compliance in the assigned area.
- Ensure safety and hygiene practices are adhered to during all field operations.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in tobacco or commercial crop production.
- Good understanding of tobacco agronomy, crop cycles, and field operations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with rural communities.
- Ability to work independently and travel regularly to rural areas.
- Familiar with basic computer applications and data entry (MS Office or mobile data tools).
- Valid driver’s or motorcycle license (as required for field mobility).
Provide technical assistance and agronomic guidance to contracted tobacco growers. Monitor crop performance, pest and disease incidence, and ensure timely intervention. Conduct regular field visits to assess compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and sustainability standards. Assist in the classification, grading, and documentation of harvested tobacco leaf. Support the Area Leaf Manager in planning and executing buying programs and logistical arrangements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on farmer performance, field visits, and crop progress. Participate in grower training sessions, field demonstrations, and community engagement activities. Report on leaf quality, production challenges, and farmer compliance in the assigned area. Ensure safety and hygiene practices are adhered to during all field operations.
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field. Minimum 2–3 years of experience in tobacco or commercial crop production. Good understanding of tobacco agronomy, crop cycles, and field operations. Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with rural communities. Ability to work independently and travel regularly to rural areas. Familiar with basic computer applications and data entry (MS Office or mobile data tools). Valid driver’s or motorcycle license (as required for field mobility).
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Vacancy title:
Leaf Technician
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
Global Leaf Tanzania Limited (GLT)
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025
Duty Station:
Shinyanga , Tabora, and Mara | Shinyanga Urban | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Leaf Technician to support field-level operations related to tobacco production, procurement, and quality monitoring. The successful candidate will work closely with farmers and internal teams to ensure high-quality leaf production aligned with company standards and agricultural best practices.
Job Descriptions.
- Provide technical assistance and agronomic guidance to contracted tobacco growers.
- Monitor crop performance, pest and disease incidence, and ensure timely intervention.
- Conduct regular field visits to assess compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and sustainability standards.
- Assist in the classification, grading, and documentation of harvested tobacco leaf.
- Support the Area Leaf Manager in planning and executing buying programs and logistical arrangements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on farmer performance, field visits, and crop progress.
- Participate in grower training sessions, field demonstrations, and community engagement activities.
- Report on leaf quality, production challenges, and farmer compliance in the assigned area.
- Ensure safety and hygiene practices are adhered to during all field operations.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in tobacco or commercial crop production.
- Good understanding of tobacco agronomy, crop cycles, and field operations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with rural communities.
- Ability to work independently and travel regularly to rural areas.
- Familiar with basic computer applications and data entry (MS Office or mobile data tools).
- Valid driver’s or motorcycle license (as required for field mobility).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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