We are looking for a quality manager permanently stationed in our office in Addis Abeba - Ethiopia Nordic Approach is a sourcing company focusing solely on spot sales of high quality green coffees. We do the groundwork to identify, improve, select, and import the best coffees from the most interesting origins. Every coffee we buy or forward to a client is selected based on the cup profile. We believe a transparent supply chain is the only way to achieve a sustainable quality coffee production.
Tropiq is a company branched out of Nordic Approach (www.nordicapproach.no) to further develop all our origin activities. We will invest in origin and focus on sourcing only. Through this we will be able to structure the supply for Nordic Approach, as well as sell coffee directly to clients in need of bigger volumes. In some places we will have our own offices and ground staff, like TROPIQ-ETHIOPIA with office in Addis Abeba.
General responsabilities
The person will mainly work out of our office and lab in Addis Abeba being responsible for managing the cupping lab and staff, systems and structure related to quality control and all our procurement from Ethiopia. Other related tasks will be to do extensive travelling to coffee producing regions to follow up farmers, producers and exporters. Manage samples in and out and some customer relations when we have visitors. A good amount of domestic travel will be required.
Requirements
Language: Advanced English written and spoken & Amharic
Technical skills: Advanced Excel & word
The person have to be very systematic and practical with good management skills. Must have a basic insight and a good understanding of both the global market for specialty coffee as well as coffee growing and processing. Some experience as a manager on a medium level is required. Should also have basic knowledge of budgeting and accounting as well as being interested in sales and marketing.
Your work will consist of:
In Season, post harvest
During harvest