British American Tobacco
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Leaf Administrative Assistant, working with the Green Leaf Threshing (GLT) team
based in Thika.
The role supports the GLT team to manage
the supply of product and other services to the commercial arm of the
business.
This is achieved by providing
comprehensive and pro active administrative support services to the Head of
Leaf and the Leaf department (GLT & Leaf growing) so as to ensure an
effective and efficient running office.
Key Accountabilities
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Develop & implement records
schedules in line with company guidelines to ensure that Company records
management policies are followed by all in the Leaf department.
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Raising of leaf purchase requisitions
and liaise with relevant functions to ensure timely payments of the departments
suppliers
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Compilation of leaf operational
monthly reports.
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Administration of global travel
arrangements in transportation and airport transfers, hotel booking, visa
applications and conference arrangements, workshops and team building events
for the Functions, top team and other employees of the Leaf department.
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Identify and utilize the best ideas
to ensure effective and costs effective upkeep of the site and staff welfare
issues.
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Coordinate the GLT information
cascades and general communications to departments’ staff and as an information
link to outside parties.
Skills and Experience
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A Bachelors degree in a business
course/Diploma in social sciences
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Excellent interpersonal and
communication in both verbal and written form
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At least two years’ experience in an
administrative role.
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Excellent organization skills and
ability to establish priorities, maintain confidentiality and work under
pressure.
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Confidence to use own initiative,
keen and ability to anticipate requirements and plan ahead.
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Ability to work without supervision.
Job Title:Environmental Health & Safety Executive
Reporting to:Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Purpose Statement: The incumbent is responsible for implementation
and maintenance of the best practices of environment, health and safety
standards within the Nairobi factory in line with legal and corporate
requirements.
Key Accountabilities
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Inspection of the premises for
identification and elimination of activities/situations that may be regarded as
potential hazards
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Monitoring of contractors’ activities
for compliance to the EHS guidelines and Permit To Work process
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Inducting all new employees and
contractor on the EHS guideline.
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Review and update of risk assessments
for the site operations.
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Prepare and plan for EHS in-house
trainings
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Participate in incident accident
investigations
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Monitor waste management/segregation
process
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Management of the fumigation and pest
control programme
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Ensure availability of adequate
number of trained first aiders, fire fighters and ambulance drivers.
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Ensure on time in full implementation
of the fire protection contracts, fumigation contract and effluent treatment
contracts.
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Ensure availability of adequate and
quality personal protective equipment.
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Coordinate internal EHS reviews and
audits for factory operations and 3rd party contractor services
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Preparation and management of all EHS
records and documentation
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Coordinate the various statutory/corporate
medical checkups for staff and contractors onsite.
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Liaise with external auditors for
statutory audits, Government inspectors for facilitation of inspections and
other external stakeholders on EHS issues.
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Develop and implement ideas that will
enhance EHS awareness across the business.
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Ensure compliance of EHS requirements
for key site projects
Skills and Experience
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2-3 years working in a FMCG factory
in a similar position.
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Degree in Engineering
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Qualification in EHS will be an added
advantage
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Interpersonal skills: Effective
communication and influencing skills
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Sound understanding of risk
management principles and their application in business
Job Title: Brand Executive
Purpose Statement: Assist the Brand Manager in the development and
implementation of brand marketing strategies in order to maximize brand
potential through developing, communicating, implementing and evaluating brand
operational plans and guidelines covering packaging, product, consumer
engagement and pricing in line with brand objectives.
Key Accountabilities
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Development and management of
research methodologies in consultation with Market Research & Insights
(MR&I) team.
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Development and management of
packaging and product initiatives and all elements relating to the brands Consumer
Engagement platform in accordance with the budget, timing and overall Company
objectives.
·
Contribute to formulation of East
& Central Africa Area (ECAA) brand objectives and strategies in agreement
with the Regional Brand Guidelines and in consultation with the Brand
Management team.
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Provide recommendations based on the
research findings to optimize brand performance in line with company marketing
objectives
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Manage development of
programmes/communication to manage price relativities of the brand across all
channels in line with the brand’s role in the portfolio and Operating company’s
requirements.
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Based on Area brand strategies and
plans, and following end market specific requirements, manage product &
packaging developments briefs in accordance with international guidelines.
Skills and Experience
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Degree in Marketing or a business
related field.
·
Professional qualification in
Marketing is an added advantage.
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3 years’ experience in Brand
Marketing at other FMCG companies or world class communication agency or
experience in Trade Marketing role, demonstrating a thorough understanding and
knowledge of Consumer and Trade marketing functional competencies.
Desirable Experience
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Excellent communication, presentation
and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent planning and organizational
skills.
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Must be fluent in English. Ability to
speak French is an added advantage.
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Be self-motivated and have the
ability to work independently.
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Computer literacy & Strong
analytical skills as well as strategic thinking abilities
Job Title: Area Manager
Purpose Statement: The Area Sales Manager’s responsibility will be to
provide Leadership through Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Management of
relationship with both Internal and external stakeholders, coaching of team and
development, ownership of infrastructure & processes aimed at Trade
Marketing and Distribution (TM&D) excellence.
Key Accountabilities
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Manage BAT’s appointed distributor to
deliver the volume objectives, grow & defend market share & grow value
with Profit & Loss accountability.
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Defend market share through winning
portfolio strategy and successful implementation of key brand initiatives in a
highly regulated environment.
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Accountable for Performance
Management, Learning & Development and Talent Management of BAT Trade
Marketing Team and Distributor staff (including Distributor senior management
team).
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Deliver area financial objectives by
forecasting business requirements; Implementation of pricing strategy,
management of annual budget with corrective actions to deliver value
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Effective management of Point of
Purchase (POP) activities to reflect cycle planning and brand portfolio
strategy
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Management of Key accounts, planning
& implementation of short & long term strategies in line with overall
business objectives
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Thorough knowledge and understanding
of the entire supply chain for effective secondary chain management, to meet
the strategic business objectives; optimization of stocks levels through proper
forecasting & re-distribution schedules to heighten working capital and
improve efficiency.
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Ensure the BAT & Distributor team
in the area operates as per regulatory framework.
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Drive unnecessary costs out of the
business and mirror the same for the distributor through business reviews by
identifying specific areas of cost reduction.
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Build and maintain a control
environment in line with control guidelines and ensure that all audit action
points are addressed
Skills and Experience
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A Bachelor’s degree, preferably a
Business degree in Business Administration / Marketing;
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At least 4 years' experience in an
FMCG category. Should have held position of Area Manager or similar;
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Minimum 4 years TM&D Management
with good knowledge of TM&D best practice and demand forecasting;
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Proven people leadership skills with
ability to motivate and energise field force team.
Job Title: Senior Leaf Technician
Reporting to: Area Leaf Manager
Location: Malakisi Leaf Centre
Purpose Statement: To supervise leaf extension services to achieve
agreed quantity quality and cost objectives.
Key Accountabilities
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To supervise extension services to
achieve agreed company quantity, quality and cost objectives
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Timely prepare, obtain approval from
the Area Leaf Manager, implement and continuously monitor a crop action plan
for the production of the agreed quality, quantity and cost of tobacco leaf.
·
Timely evaluate and communicate to
the Area Leaf Manager progress on the approved action plan and leaf centre
objectives to enable timely, effective and efficient decision making.
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Provide professional technical guidance
and assistance to the extension contractors and farmers to enable them grow
high quality and quantity of tobacco for maximum returns to the farmers
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Continuously evaluate competitor
activity and put in place proactive mitigating measures to maintain competitive
advantage.
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Disseminate as appropriate company
policy on growing tobacco to farmers and the community.
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Implement, supervise and ensure
compliance by all direct and indirect reports on all company guidelines and
policies
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Effectively supervise loans issued to
farmers to ensure crop quality and quantity objectives are met while minimising
the risk of loan defaulting
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Identify, evaluate and manage
business risks within the supervision units’ environment, implementing short
and long term management measures while obtaining necessary approvals from the
Area Leaf Manager.
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Train, develop and motivate all staff
to ensure optimal individual output.
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Identify community development
projects in the area in liaison with the local leadership, communicate the same
and supervise the implementation of those approved.
·
On a continuous basis manage employee
welfare in the supervision unit.
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Continuously evaluate current
practices in supervision unit in order to identify and recommend possible areas
of improvement.
Skills and Experience
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Bachelor of Science in Agronomy,
Horticulture, Agroforestry or related field
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Minimum 2 years’ related experience
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Proven ability to disseminate
information, engage and train farmers.
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Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills in both verbal and written form
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Ability to work under minimum
supervision.
Equity Statement: British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity
employer
General: The company reserves the right not to make any
appointments as a result of the selection process.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate
To apply please visit www.bat.com