NAEB Overview
NAEB is the National Agricultural Export Development Board registered Under Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources. Rwanda Tea Development Authority (OCIR THE), Rwanda Coffee Development Authority (OCIR CAFE) and Rwanda Horticulture Development Authority (RHODA) were merged in 2011 to form NAEB.
The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following positions.
POSITION: COFFEE CUPPER OFFICER (2)
Job Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biotechnology, Food Science, Chemistry and Agri-business
- Certified Q-Grader or holder of a professional certificate in Coffee Quality Assurance.
- Proven experience in coffee cupping or quality assurance for at least 3 years.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the QA and Regulatory Division Manager, the Coffee Cupper Officer will perform the following duties &Responsibilities;
- Conduct professional sensory evaluation (cupping) of coffee samples in line with international protocols (SCA and CQI standards);
- Record and analyze cupping results to provide reliable quality assessments.
- Collaborate with other laboratory staff to ensure impartiality and avoid bias or external influence;
- Ensure readiness of samples including preparation, roasting, and grinding, as well as preventive maintenance of sensory lab equipment and environmental control;
- Support training, calibration, and quality benchmarking activities;
- Work effectively as part of a team;
- Support the Best of Rwanda and other coffee competitions;
- Undertake other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.
Key Competences
- Timely and impartial cupping reports.
- Properly coded and traceable coffee samples.
- Well-documented sampling records for export and cupping sessions.
- Contribution to the integrity and reputation of Rwanda’s coffee exports.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Strong technical skills;
- The ability to work well under pressure;
- Attention to details;
- Team working skills;
- Organizational and team management;
- Interpersonal and communication skills;
- 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 single PDF document.
The application files should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to callixte.habimana@naeb.gov.rwnot later than Monday 10th November 2025 at 5:00 PM. Late and/or Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Gabriel MPEZAMIHIGO
Chief Finance Officer-NAEB
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