Agronomy Technician Trainee Jobs at JTI Tanzania - August 2026

JTI Tanzania is recruiting 3 Agronomy Technician Trainees for a one-year fixed-term programme based 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

Interested candidates should apply through JTI's official SuccessFactors recruitment platform. The employer's actual application deadline is 28 August 2026.