Uganda Coffee Development Authority Quality Assurance Officer Jobs

Uganda Coffee Development Authority Quality Assurance Officer Jobs


Job Summary & Key Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary

  • Conduct inspection, loading, and certification of export lots to ensure that the quality of coffee along the value chain conforms to set standards.

    Key Areas and Activities

  • Carry out pre-shipment inspection of all coffee exports in line with the Coffee Regulations

  • Supervise export loading and ensure that all containers are sealed.

  • Perform routine analytical procedures, physical and sensory analysis on coffee samples.

  • Keep an updated register of findings on all coffee samples analyzed.

  • Establish quality trends by analyzing fairly average quality coffee, Ochratoxin A levels in coffee.

  • Implement coffee profiling and characterization activities.

  • Compile information on compliance to standards at different levels of the value chain.

  • Compile quality data required for issuing certificates, writing reports and publications

  • Undertake all basic quality control training programmes for processors, farmers, Quality Controllers, and Technicians.

  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by Management.

    Qualification, Experience, Skills & Competencies

    Qualifications and Experience

    The ideal candidate must have

  • Bachelor of Science (First Class or Upper Second class)
    in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or Food Science and Technology or Biological sciences from a recognized university.

  • Certification in Basic Quality Control (BQC), or Barista, or Q and R Grading will be an added advantage.

  • At least three (3) years’ relevant working experience in a similar field.

    Competencies and Skills

    Must possess

  • Working knowledge of the laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures affecting the coffee industry,

  • Basic computer skills and statistical data analysis,

  • Excellent report writing, communication and good customer care skills,

  • Positive attitude and ability to work under minimum supervision.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Coffee Development Authority Quality Assurance Officer Jobs

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