Chief Executive Officer

Candidates who initially applied should not reapply

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies to drive growth in the tobacco industry by ensuring that the  tobacco industry is managed sustainably.
• Crafts and implements a comprehensive national growth strategy to make tobacco the leading  foreign currency earner by nurturing the value chain for sustainable growth.
• Drives industry-wide initiatives by building and maintaining strategic relationships with key  stakeholders.
• Passes on opportunities to stakeholders by monitoring market trends to identify opportunities in the global markets.
• Promotes sustainable growth and tobacco marketing by ensuring all industry players comply with  all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Fosters a culture of excellence by creating a work environment that encourages collaboration and  innovation within the organization.
• Develops policies to promote environmental sustainability in all aspects of the value chain, from  cultivation to manufacturing and distribution of tobacco products, by engaging all stakeholders in  the industry.
• Promotes sustainable agricultural practices by collaborating with farmers and suppliers to cover soil  conservation and biodiversity preservation.
• Implements social responsibility programs by promoting initiatives that support the well-being of  tobacco farmers, workers, and local communities affected by the industry.
• Ensures that TIMB is self-sustaining by optimizing human and financial resources within the parameters approved by the Board.
• Promotes sustainable operations by developing governance structures that ensure optimal resource  utilization in support of the vision and mission of TIMB.
• Champions the use of technology in the tobacco value chain by passing on new technology and  innovations to the stakeholders involved in tobacco farming and marketing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant University Degree in Agriculture, Crop science / Botany / Business Admin and Economics.
• Masters degree in a related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years experience at director level.