The vision of ECX is to transform the Ethiopian economy by becoming a global commodity market of choice. Therefore, it invites competent and qualified internal and external candidates for the following position.
With duty station at Bedele, reporting to Supervisor, Quality Operations you will be responsible to:
JOB PURPOSE
Inspect, analyze, grade and certify ECX quality standards for incoming washed, natural/sundried and local coffee as per ECX quality standards.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs inspection, analysis and sets grade to all coffee samples that come through coding room and submits the results as per the ECX grading procedures;
Prepares accurate grading sheet in three copies and distributes to the appropriate section;
Ensures proper handling and placement of quality equipment;
Prepares and submits report on daily inspection and grading to immediate supervisor;
Responsible and accountable for all grading result given by him/her ;
Ensures all coffee samples are inspected in panel and co-signed by the second cupper participating in the panel;
In case of suspicion on samples, requests re-sampling before the quality assessment is carried out and informs the immediate supervisor;
Presents report on commonly observed quality problems while conducting inspection;
Maintains the neatness of coffee laboratories as well as equipment and avoids any contact with contaminant/artificial odor;
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Job Requirement
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
BSc Degree in Plant Science/Horticulture or related fields.
3 years’ work experience in coffee processing, coffee agronomy and quality control or related field.
Completed special training and knowledge on coffee cupping, quality control/inspection;
Knowledge on agricultural commodity quality management, standards and specification;