Purpose

Under supervision, Performs all tobacco related trials activities planned for a given stations as instructed by his/her Supervisor; prepares and submits reports on every research project; in collaboration with extension wings performs field demonstration of all research projects to the out growers; carefully selects , packs and delivers experimental tobacco samples for determination of physical, chemical and smoke characteristics of the sample.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

•  Plans & Performs all agricultural research /any trials activities properly following the specific trial protocol planned at the assigned farm. Properly & precisely collects experimental/trial data's, observations , keeps & reports the records.
• Selects and prepares safeguarded experimental & trials plots , transplant trial plots as per the plan, makes close follow up, apply the required agronomic practices & treatments on time, ensures trial plots are highly protected , required guards are assigned, ensures trials are not liable to any damage & loss of data's.
• Ensures experimental & trial data's are collected precisely & on time, on his strict physical presence, compiled and kept.
• Ensures Trial Samples are properly tagged and kept separately, prepares samples for LAB analysis , packs with proper labelling, send & follows up their arrival to the sample destination.
•  Properly collects soil, water samples when required , prepare & Keeps the collected samples separately with proper tag/labels, keep records of soil and water analysis and weather data's.
• Prepares reports on agricultural research activities undertaken at the assigned farm seasonally and performs related tasks as required.
• Manage various tasks & projects as they arise and upon manager’s request.

Job Requirements

Education:

• BSc or MSc Degree in Plant Science or Agronomy 

Work experience:

• 2 /0 years work experience in tobacco agronomy respectively.

Knowledge:

• Intermediate English (oral & written),MS Office user

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application letter and Curriculum vitae only through email address: Careersethiopia@jti.com 

NB: Applications should be sent before the deadline. Application email subject shall state the position title. Failure to comply with the guideline may lead to immediate rejection. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.