Job Title: Coffee Trainee Programme – Several No Experience Positions
Organisation: Kyagalanyi Coffee
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd. (KCL) is a member of the Volcafe group, the coffee division of ED&F Man. It is the oldest and largest coffee exporter in Uganda and the first to become ISO 9001:2008 certified. We buy Arabica and Robusta in all coffee producing regions and export about 15% of Uganda’s coffee production to over 30 consuming countries around the world. The company heavily invests in Uganda’s coffee infrastructure and people. Our quality-oriented business strategy aims to lift up the entire coffee sector and improve the quality perception of Ugandan Arabica and Robusta around the globe.
Job Summary: Are you ready to embark on a global career in the coffee industry? Join our Coffee Trainee Programme and unlock your potential.
Are you a talented graduate seeking a long-term career development and learning opportunity that will require flexibility, curiosity, dedication and commitment?
Are you passionate, enthusiastic and connected to the coffee industry and agricultural commodity sector?
The Volcafe trainee programme is a long-established programme that has successfully mentored, supported and developed exceptional talent who have gone on to hold a variety of leadership positions across our industry leading global business.
What can you expect as a Volcafe trainee?
Your trainee journey will begin in Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited Volcafe’s company in Uganda however you must be open global relocations as required for rotations and career progression.
A two-year (minimum) programme designed to drive hands-on learning across all areas of the coffee business and industry. Consisting of core and elective modules (rotations) including bu not limited to; sourcing/purchasing, production operations, quality, trading, logistics sustainability and finance. Trainees will work with their key programme sponsor and a diverse range of expert mentors across the business to build the knowledge, skills and acumen required to successfully complete each module to achieve final graduation. Only then are trainee graduates able launch their career potential with Volcafe within their chosen functional field.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- BA or MBA in Business, Finance, Economics, or International Trade from a leading educational institute
- MS Office, Excel, Power BI (desirable)
- Analytical and research skills
- Business level English verbal and written
- Driver’s license
- Citizen or permanent resident of Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya
- Valid passport with no restrictions to travel (globally)
- Willing and able to relocate globally at short notice for weeks/months at a time
- Willing and able to support highly flexible working hours (e.g. shift patterns, during harvest, special projects etc).
Our Values
- Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship
- Volcafe shares the values of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.
How to Apply:
If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the eligibility requirements, we encourage you to apply today to [email protected]
Deadline: 30th August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required