The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB)
JOB ADVERTISMENT FOR NAEB VACANT POSITION FOR RECRUITMENT
The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position.
JOB ADVERTISMENT FOR NAEB VACANT POSITION FOR RECRUITMENT
The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following positions
POSITION: TEA CUPPER OFFICER
Job Profile
Bachelor’s degree in food science, food chemistry, chemistry and other related studies with professional training in Tea Cupping
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Division Manager, the Tea Cupper Officer will perform the following duties & Responsibilities:
- Administer Tea lab efficiently; Roast Tea for the cupping sessions; set up and participate in the cuppings.
- Process samples into database and send samples for approval/assessment;
- Chase producers for delayed samples and customers for sample approvals;
- Prepare approval notifications for Division manager to exporters or producers’ organizations;
- Provide team with weekly spreadsheets detailing samples received/sent;
- Analyse Tea quality, enter results and send feedback to partner producer organizations through the visa of the Division Manager;
- Keep cupping procedures and Services Contract Act (SCA) sheets up to date.
Key Competences
- Experience in and a demonstrated passion for the world of Tea;
- Microsoft Office skills are essential;
- Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities to multitask and prioritize;
- High level of attention to details;
- Great organization skills and commitment to neatness;
- Enthusiastic, proactive and result-driven attitude;
- Ability to work well with others in a team and independently;
- Previous use/experience of databases (Excel and Microsoft Access);
- Experience in working in Tea or ethical trading sectors;
- Tea roasting experience a plus;
- Kinyarwanda, English and/or French language skills a plus;
- Fluent in English and/or French.
HOW TO APPLY
The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements, professional/work service certificates and national identity card with all the application file in a one PDF document.
The application files should be submitted to NAEB
E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to callixte.habimana@naeb.gov.rw not later than Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 5:00 PM. Late and/or Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Gabriel MPEZAMIHIGO
Chief Finance Officer-NAEB