Smallholder Farmers Manager
Company:
Pyxus International, of which Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited is a subsidiary, is a global agricultural company united behind a common purpose – to transform people’s lives so that together we can grow a better world. With 145 years’ experience delivering value-added products and services to businesses and customers, we are a trusted provider of responsibly-sourced, independently-verified, sustainable and traceable products and ingredients.
Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited has acquired an Edible Oil mill and Refinery in Dodoma as part of its diversification strategy and is now recruiting for key positions for this venture. The successful applicant in this role will be sitting in the engine of growth as we shape our future together.
Job Summary:
Organization and coordination of sustainable Sunflower Smallholder farming in line with Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited short and long term Plans.
What the job will do:
To organize, coordinate, manage and develop sustainable Sunflower Smallholder farming in compliance with Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited short and long term Plans.
CROP PRODUCTION PLANNING
- Contributes to the development of Smallholder Farmers annual operational plan, reviews the overall requirements for inputs and distribution, time frames and technology, and monitors the agreed operational strategic approach throughout the year in line with the Annual Operating Plan for Agronomy Department
- Organizes Contracts with Smallholder farmers, negotiates with commercial bank officials to obtain credit for Primary societies/association/growers groups, Monitors the quality and yield of the Sunflower crop production, and Prepare standard Sunflower growing progress reports
- Provide Agronomy support and advice to the Smallholder Farmer Management Team and contracted Smallholder farmers
- Oversees, monitors, evaluates and reviews the overall Logistics requirements concerning transporters, rates, warehousing, inputs and cost saving initiatives
Oversees the human resources for Smallholder farmers to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives in line with Pyxus HR SOP’s
Qualifications:
Degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness or Agronomy from a recognized Tertiary Institute or equivalent Essential
Experience
Sunflower growing and production 4 to 6 years Essential Substantial experience with crop protection products, fertilizers and seeds with experience in Sunflower seed production
Strong domain experience and background in farming and agricultural production
Settling farmer complaints for seed, fertilizer or chemical inputs
Farmer focused and a commitment to farmer satisfaction.
Knowledge Areas
Strong agronomic understanding of Sunflower seed production Essential
Knowledge of the trends, practices, and characteristics of farmers, specifically in Sunflower Essential Computer literacy
Substantial knowledge with crop protection products, fertilizers and seeds Essential Usage and Management of Agronomic data Essential Agronomy and agronomic processes Essential Grower and farm operations Essential
Skills
Ability to analyse, solve related problems and make accurate decisions Essential
Very strong communication and interpersonal skills with a heightened sensitivity to the issues that farmers face.
Essential
Strong planning, prioritization and organizational skills in addition to being highly motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Excellent communicator, trainer and teacher with exceptional public speaking and technical writing skills.
The Human Resources DirectorNB: All applications should be sent to the HRD’s office.
Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited
P.O. Box 1595 Kingolwira, Morogoro, Tanzania
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Office Administrator
Job Summary:This job profile provide information about administrative and secretarial services and support to the Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd Executive Management and related personnel daily in line with PAT Administrative and Secretarial SOP’s
What will the job do:
To provide administrative and secretarial services and support to the Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd Executive Management and related personnel daily in line with PAT Administrative and Secretarial SOP’s
OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
- Coordinates the office and provides administrative and secretarial service and support to Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd Directors, Managers, Customers and visitors daily as per relevant instructions and in compliance with PAT Administrative SOP’s OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
- Monitors Human Resources Services, Creates non Sunflower invoices and requisitions for office use and responds to Audit queries as per Line Manager instructions and PAT Financial SOP’s
- Receives, compiles, requests, issues and oversees First Aid Medicines for Factory requirements and keeps sick sheet records daily;
- Coordinates and organises travel requests, quotations, purchase and payment requisitions for air bookings and charters in line with Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd Travel and Financial SOP’s
- Organises and arranges invitation letters, air travel, accommodation and social activities for PAT Directors, Managers, Customers and visitors as per relevant instructions Supervises, controls and ensures the integrity of the Quality Assurance analysis and reports for the Company and Customers in line with International edible oil and animal feed standards, Pyxus International Inc. and Pyxus Tanzania SOPs
- Schedules, organises, administers and monitors business visas/ work and residence permits for relevant personnel in Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd in line with Tanzania Ministries of Home Affairs and Labour Regulations and Act
- Arranges business visas for Customers and visitors through the Immigration Authorities in Dodoma;
- Processes work permit applications through the Ministry of Labour for expatriates one month before expiry date records on a spread sheet and updates the Human Resources Director;
- Accounts for the TShs. petty cash from users daily for approval by Pyxus Accountant and in compliance with Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd Financial Procedures and Regulations
- Ensures that all payment and petty cash documents are well supported, properly filed and achieved daily
- Receives, compiles, captures and follow ups SAP Purchase requisition and reservations daily;
- Checks staff attendance, sets daily work and objectives, measures employee performance and takes appropriate action through the Human Resources Team
- Ensures that the SHE, Security and ISO Policies and Procedures are being implemented and adhered to throughout the Edible Oil Factory Operations in compliance with PAT, SHE, Security, TFDA, TBS and International Standards
‘A’ Level secondary education (Commercial Subjects) Essential Diploma in Secretarial Duties (NTA level 6) Essential
Experience
Secretarial and administrative experience at a similar level 2 to 4 years Essential
Treasury and Administration 1 to 2 years Essential Financial Systems applications (SAP System) 1 to 2 years Essential
Knowledge Areas
Secretarial and administration duties Essential Customer and visitor relationships Essential Computer literacy Essential Tanzanian Immigration knowledge Desirable
Skills
Interactive and interpersonal skills Essential Verbal and written communication in English Essential Public and Customer relations skills Essential
Computer literacy Essential
Analytical, problem solving and ability to coordinate and organise Essential
The Human Resources DirectorNB; All applications should be sent to the HRD’s office.
Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited
P.O. Box 1595
Kingolwira,
Morogoro, Tanzania
