Vacancy title:
Washed Arabica Specialist

Jobs at:
Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, 25th May 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee owned agricultural commodities merchants with 7,000 people in 60 countries and annual revenue in excess of $10bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal field, grains and pulses We help our counterparties mirage price risk through hedging and provide access to commodity and capital markets through our brokerage business.

ED&F Man's coffee business, Volcafe, is one of the world's largest traders of Arabica and robusta coffees and provides beans for 50 billion cups of coffee each year. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, quality control. risk management and logistics.

We work in countries that collectively account for over 90% of world production. From single origin micro-lots to mainstream commercial grades and customized blends, we have what it takes to get the right product to our roaster and retail customers — on time, every time. We are also big on sustainability and traceability: our unique farmer outreach programme, known as The Voloale Way, works direct with coffee growers to train them in best agronomy practice and sound business management.

Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd., part of the Volcafe group, is one of the leading exporters in Uganda and we are now looking for 4 exciting new positions to join our team.

Post: Washed Arabica Specialist

The Role:
This role will be responsible for supporting operations in the field and at our Central Warehouse reviewing all stages of production with a specific focus on washed Arabicas.

Responsibilities:

• Support production in the field at washing station level working closely with farmers and other Kyagalanyi team members in order to advise and guide on best practices
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure high operating standards are in place and maintained regarding cherry selection and processing.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Substantial experience in a similar role within the Coffee sector.
• University degree level education in a relevant discipline.
• Previous field experience with a specific focus on washed Arabica. .
• Excellent knowledge of production and quality management.
• Good awareness of compliance best practices and regulations.
  Excellent understanding of quality assurance principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and able to handle multiple priorities at the same time.
•  Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and able to master other software.
• Ability to work well under pressure with a proactive can do attitude.

Job application procedure
All applications should be sent via email to kcl-hr@kyagalanyi.com  and should include a covering letter and CV. The deadline for all applications will be Friday, 25th May 2018. Any applications received after that date will not be considered.

Please note that due to the large volume of applications only those successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunities Statement
Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd. is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected by local law. We also take reasonable steps to accommodate applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.