The vision of ECX is to transform the Ethiopian economy by becoming a global commodity market of choice. ECX has a mission to connect all buyers and sellers in an efficient, reliable, and transparent market by harnessing innovation and technology, and based on continuous learning, fairness, and commitment to excellence. The ECX is a unique partnership of market actors, the Members of the Exchange, and its main promoter, the Government of Ethiopia. ECX represents the future of Ethiopia, bringing integrity, security, and efficiency to the market.
With duty station in All Sites (Addis Ababa (Saris), Jimma, Bonga, Bedele, Gonder, Metema, sodo, Dilla, Hawassa, Humera, Bure, Gimbi, Kombolcha, Abrehajirra, Nekemte, Diredawa, Adama and Assosa) reporting to Supervisor, Quality Operations you will be responsible to:
JOB PURPOSE
Draw and submit representative samples of coffee/grain/pulse/oil seeds, in accordance with ECX sampling standards and procedures.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that all information on the sampling ticket corresponds to the vehicle that is ready for inspection;
Checks cargo seal, canvas, cleanness of truck before commencing sampling;
Ensures appropriate bag arrangement is prepared for sample taking;
Checks number of bags and type (shape and size) conform to ECX standards;
Ensures bag label color in the case of coffee matches the declared origin of the coffee;
Visually tests for infestation, cleanliness of bags and report discrepancies under “remarks” on the sampling ticket;
Draws representative sample based on the Exchange standard;
Makes segregation if the arrival consignment is heterogeneous in quality, processing and type;
Visually inspects uniformity of samples while drawing of sample;
Submits samples along with the signed sampling ticket;
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Job Requirement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
BSc /Diploma/TVET/ in plant science/crop science or related field.
1 year experience for BSc, 2 years of experience for Diploma, 3 years of experience for TVET ;