Agronomy Technician Trainee Jobs at JTI Tanzania

JTI Tanzania is recruiting3 Agronomy Technician Traineesfor aone-year fixed-term programmebased in Tabora and reporting to the Agronomy Area Supervisor, Tanzania.

Programme Overview

The programme provides practical agronomy and extension-service experience through direct engagement with farmers at critical crop growth and production stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor crop performance and farmer compliance with recommended agronomic practices.
• Identify field challenges and provide or escalate technical support when necessary.
• Implement agroforestry, barn and furnace initiatives according to approved plans.
• Collect accurate field data and prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Support contracting-volume and quality requirements within assigned growing areas.
• Promote energy-efficient and regenerative agriculture practices that improve sustainability and climate resilience.
• Support initiatives to eliminate child labour and strengthen grower-community well-being.
• Follow Information Management System standards, internal controls and crop-calendar requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• University degree in Agriculture, Extension Services or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English and Swahili.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid motorcycle driving licence.
• Previous tobacco-industry field experience gained through an internship is an added advantage.

How to Apply