42 Employment Opportunities at Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited (MLTL)

NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MKWAWA LEAF TOBACCO LIMITED (MLTL)

Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited (MLTL) invites applications from suitable and qualified Candidates to fill the following vacancies.

1. JOB TITLE: GOOD AGRICULTULRAL PRACTICE TECHNICIAN (GAP TECHNICIAN) – 38 POSITIONS.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular visits to farmers to assess and record all activities and give feedback to company representative.
• Make sure farmers follow all Good Agricultural Practice farming procedures (GAP).
• Make sure farmers follow all Agricultural Labour Practice requirements (ALP).
• Conducts NTRM risk assessment and barn compliance assessment.
• Assists in preparations of production estimates.
• Ensures plant count exercise is being carried out to the farmers as per described plant count procedures to obtain first production estimates.
• Ensures company crop survey is being conducted to the farmers as per required parameters to obtain second production estimates.
• Ensures company bale count is being achieved by 100% to the farmers to obtain Final production estimates.
• Ensures barn count exercise is being conducted to the farmers at 100% honesty and correctly.
• Provide all technical assistants on tobacco production to farmers.
• Maintains good relationship with farmers and primary society Leadership to ensure company image/reputation is well protected.
• Advises and trains farmers on progress of seedbeds, field management harvest and market preparation is done timely.
• Performs all tasks as per company EHS standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least diploma in General Agriculture, Crop production, Agriculture extension, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture economics and Agribusiness or related field.
• Experience in extension services and outreach programs.
• Computer skills specifically in application software (MS Word/ PowerPoint and Excel).
• Training skill is an added advantage.
• Good Communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• A valid motorbike driver’s license
• Willingness to live and work in remote areas.
  Personal Attributes:
• Social interpersonal skills.
• Solution oriented with thirst for solving problems.
• Energetic, proactive and self-starter, with ability to adapt to changing circumstances and external factors.
• Integrity and professionalism, setting and demonstrating ethical and moral standards and having a sense of personal accountability.
• The ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments to achieve common goals.

Reporting:

The incumbent will report directly to the Agronomy Area Coordinator on a day-to-day activities.

2. JOB TITLE: BARN UPGRADE PROJECT SUPERVISOR – 04 POSITIONS

Roles and Responsibilities:

• • Promote the barn upgrade project among contracted PS and encourage them to make the necessary preparations (burnt bricks, water, and sand).
  • Compile the eligible farmers’ list and the number of barns to be upgraded for each Primary Society.
  • Allocate identified barns to vendors for upgrading.
  • Supervise and monitor vendors to ensure all activities are carried out according to technical specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.
  • Provide regular progress reports and feedback to the project management team.
  • Inspect, test, and sign off on upgraded barns after farmers’ approval.
  • Coordinate with GAP Technicians, primary society leaders, farmers, village leaders, and other stakeholders and project staff as required.
  • Support in resolving on-site challenges and after-sales service to ensure smooth project implementation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of Certificate in Agriculture, Forestry, Civil Engineering, or any related field.
• Computer skills specifically in application software (MS Word/ PowerPoint and Excel).
• Training skills are an added advantage.
• Good communication, supervisory, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience in barn construction projects and basic GIS knowledge will be considered an added advantage.
• A VALID DRIVING LICENCE and the ability to ride a motorbike are MANDATORY.

Additional Requirements:

• Competence on Motorbike driving with a valid motorbike driving license.
• Ability to travel to various project sites.
• Willingness to live and work in remote areas.

Reporting:
The incumbent will report directly to Agronomy Area Coordinator (AAC) on a day-to-day activities.

Remunerations:
Salary offered for these positions is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Mode of Application:
Qualified, Competent and Confident candidates who meet the above outlined criteria, should apply in writing to the undersigned enclosing fully typed curriculum vitae indicating daytime telephone number and scanned copies of certificates and testimonials from previous employers, names, and address of three referees, to reach the undersigned by 19th October days from the first appearance of this advertisement.

Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The qualified women who meet the outlined criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for submitting application: 19th October 2025