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Job Title:  Quality Officer

Organisation: Ibero Uganda Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Ibero Uganda Limited (Ibero) is a company of the Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG) and one of the leading exporters of high-quality coffee, with warehouses and processing facilities in Kampala and out-stations in all coffee-growing regions of Uganda. Ibero Uganda has been working towards better integration in the local market and has become a professional, long-term, and trusted business partner towards its suppliers and customers. Our commitment to developing the Ugandan coffee industry is unwavering, and we are proud of our positive contribution to the industry.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting analysis and providing reports for all purchased and exported coffee.
• Monitoring coffee quality during processing.
• Preparation and dispatch of all samples (approvals, stock lot, type, shipments, pre-shipment, and offer samples) and updating the status in the records.
• Supervising loading and offloading processes.
• Maintaining records of all quality activities (export, storage, and purchase)
• Conduct cupping, report findings and document results.
• Inspecting export containers and coffee before loading.
• Providing quality advice where necessary and explaining quality terms to clients.
• Ensuring that the company produces coffee to the UCDA set standards and that all other quality requirements are met.
• Understanding clients’ needs and ensuring their quality requirements are met.
• Training new staff and interns on coffee quality fundamentals.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Preferably in Food Science, Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in quality control, preferably in the coffee processing industry.
• Experience with coffee quality assessment, grading, and certification processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with coffee grading standards and quality control procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate coffee quality and identify defects.
• Experience in developing and executing work plans and schedules.
• High attention to detail to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Ability to document and track quality metrics accurately.
• Ability to identify quality issues and develop effective solutions.
• Passionate about coffee and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Willingness to travel to various locations, including suppliers and production facilities, as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG) should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 23rd November 2024

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