Education / Qualifications / Experience Required

• Degree in Agriculture or related discipline with basic understanding of tobacco agronomy
  
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
• Strong analytical skills using spreadsheets and databases
  
• Good communication and instruction skills
  
• Strong record-keeping ability
  

• Analyse FSM & GIS data and generate required information as per STP criteria
  
• Maintain STP documents in line with record management procedures and support STP initiatives
  
• Maintain up-to-date records and status of all afforestation activities and programmes with partners
  
• Oversee management of designated BROA sites and rehabilitation sites in collaboration with partners
  
• Oversee proper functioning of farmer societies, ensuring good governance practices
  
• Implement Thrive projects
  

Management

• Coordinate FSM and GIS data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
  
• Coordinate day-to-day filing of STP-related records
  
• Coordinate and collate afforestation reports across regions, ensuring seedling production is monitored, specified tree species are distributed, and accountability in distribution and sales is maintained
  
• Maintain accurate records and budgets for conservation site activities, ensuring adherence to activity calendars
  
• Coordinate land-related meetings with the National Land Commission and county land departments
  
• Coordinate and participate in stakeholder meetings related to leaf operations in conjunction with Legal & External Affairs
  
• Represent Leaf Sustainability in Leaf Leadership meetings, ensuring clear communication of sustainability matters and seeking approvals for project spending
  
• Coordinate implementation of Thrive projects in leaf growing areas
  
• Manage alternative fuel suppliers and ensure SLA targets are achieved
  

Leadership

• Provide guidance to Leaf growing teams on effective data collection and survey methods
  
• Lead monitoring of STP programmes through sampling, staff assignment, and unannounced field verification visits
  
• Drive STP action plans, ensuring monthly activities are completed and reported
  
• Lead development of corporate social initiatives in liaison with area sustainability managers
  

Relationship

• Maintain strong and collaborative relationships within Leaf growing and extension teams
  
• Work closely with the Leaf Growing Manager, IT department, and Leaf Administration Manager to ensure coordinated STP implementation
  
• Collaborate with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to implement STP actions and risk assessments
  
• Work with Legal & External Affairs to address land, engagement, sustainability, and CSI/R matters
  
• Engage county governments and local administration to prevent negative publicity and resolve issues amicably
  

Innovation

• Develop communication materials that effectively promote the STP agenda
  
• Proactively review processes to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement
  
• Explore alternative techniques and products to reduce cost of production (COP)