Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB)
DUE: 23 APR 2024
VACANCY NOTICE
TOBACCO PROGRAMMES OFFICER
The above mentioned position has arisen within TIMB and applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions. The successful candidates will be based at TIMB Head Office.
REPORTS TO: HEAD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead, organize, and champion the implementation of projects/programs in which TIMB is involved.
Collaborate in the formation and management of sustainable farmer producer groups/cooperatives for tobacco and alternative crops, fostering inclusive rural business models to facilitate small-scale farmers’ access to quality inputs and markets.
Develop schedules for program/project implementation, including timeframes and milestones.
Ensure all project/program documents are kept up to date.
Devise strategies to scale up pilot projects and encourage active participation from project/program stakeholders.
Assign and monitor resources to ensure project/program efficiency and maximize deliverables.
Cultivate and maintain partnerships with third-party project/program partners, including community leaders and stakeholders in the tobacco industry.
Provide capacity-building support to project/program stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Degree in Agriculture/ Agribusiness or equivalent
Postgraduate certification in business/agribusiness
3 years relevant experience
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:
Information seeking
Critical and analytical thinking
Business and trade skills
Attention to detail
Knowledge acquisition
An eye to detail
Speed of action
TO APPLY
INTERESTED?
Submit an application letter, certified copies of qualifications, detailed CV addressed to hr@timb.co.zw no later than 23 APRIL 2024 clearly indicating in block letters the field being applied for in the subject line, for instance, “TOBACCO PROGRAMMES OFFICER.”
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of applicants.
