Education / Qualifications / Experience Required

• Degree in Agriculture or related discipline with basic understanding of tobacco agronomy

• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical skills using spreadsheets and databases

• Good communication and instruction skills

• Strong record-keeping ability

Operations / Professional / Business

• Analyse FSM & GIS data and generate required information as per STP criteria**

• Maintain STP documents in line with record management procedures and support STP initiatives

• Maintain up-to-date records and status of all afforestation activities and programmes with partners

• Oversee management of designated BROA sites and rehabilitation sites in collaboration with partners

• Oversee proper functioning of farmer societies, ensuring good governance practices

• Implement Thrive projects

Management****

• Coordinate FSM and GIS data analysis, interpretation, and reporting

• Coordinate day-to-day filing of STP-related records

• Coordinate and collate afforestation reports across regions, ensuring seedling production is monitored, specified tree species are distributed, and accountability in distribution and sales is maintained

• Maintain accurate records and budgets for conservation site activities, ensuring adherence to activity calendars

• Coordinate land-related meetings with the National Land Commission and county land departments

• Coordinate and participate in stakeholder meetings related to leaf operations in conjunction with Legal & External Affairs

• Represent Leaf Sustainability in Leaf Leadership meetings, ensuring clear communication of sustainability matters and seeking approvals for project spending

• Coordinate implementation of Thrive projects in leaf growing areas

• Manage alternative fuel suppliers and ensure SLA targets are achieved

Leadership****

• Provide guidance to Leaf growing teams on effective data collection and survey methods

• Lead monitoring of STP programmes through sampling, staff assignment, and unannounced field verification visits

• Drive STP action plans, ensuring monthly activities are completed and reported

• Lead development of corporate social initiatives in liaison with area sustainability managers

Relationship****

• Maintain strong and collaborative relationships within Leaf growing and extension teams

• Work closely with the Leaf Growing Manager, IT department, and Leaf Administration Manager to ensure coordinated STP implementation

• Collaborate with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to implement STP actions and risk assessments

• Work with Legal & External Affairs to address land, engagement, sustainability, and CSI/R matters

• Engage county governments and local administration to prevent negative publicity and resolve issues amicably

Innovation**

• Develop communication materials that effectively promote the STP agenda

• Proactively review processes to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement

• Explore alternative techniques and products to reduce cost of production (COP)