Assistant Leaf Officer – Lalmonirhat

About BAT

British American Tobacco (BAT) is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

BAT Bangladesh has an exciting opportunity for the position of Assistant Leaf Officer – Lalmonirhat.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute leaf growing and buying activities to achieve volume, quality and sustainability objectives.
• Build strong partnerships with farmers through training, technical support and extension services.
• Lead and develop Field Technicians to ensure effective field execution and adoption of best practices.
• Drive implementation of agronomy, crop management, soil fertility, curing and grading initiatives.
• Manage agricultural input distribution and farmer support programs.
• Execute leaf buying operations while ensuring quality, pricing, grading and compliance standards.
• Support ESG initiatives, including afforestation and responsible agricultural practices.
• Promote a strong Environment, Health & Safety culture across field operations.
• Build effective relationships with farmers, government agencies and local communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, Forestry, Soil Science or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of crop management, agronomy and sustainable farming practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop field-based teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to live and work in rural locations as required.

What BAT Offers

• Hands-on experience in agricultural operations, farmer engagement and sustainability initiatives.
• Opportunities to work closely with farming communities and key external stakeholders.
• Exposure to large-scale field operations and supply chain activities.
• A dynamic environment focused on innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Strong learning and career development opportunities within a global organization.