PROJECT/GENERAL OVERVIEW
E4Impact Foundation is one of the implementing partners in the ARABIKA project. ARABIKA stands
for Action to Re-Launch Agriculture and Branding Internationalization of Kenyan Coffee in and
out of Africa and the project focuses on the coffee supply chain by acting on the quality
improvement component, capacity building of farmer cooperatives and branding / marketing of
their coffee produce. We are looking to contract a Trainer for green coffee analysis who will be
responsible for implementing the following tasks:
MAIN TASKS
• Training cooperative managers on a broad understanding on matters related to green
coffee quality, production and how it affects retail for purposes of better branding and
marketing of their coffee.
• Training cooperative managers on the basics of green bean defects and how it affects price
for purposes of better branding and marketing of their coffee.
• Support the E4Impact trainers from a practitioners and industry perspective by sharing
knowledge and insights on the challenges and opportunities related to branding and
marketing of Kenyan coffee both locally and abroad.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Bachelors of Food Science and Technology or related sectors.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in activities related to the development of commercial
networks and business development in general in Kenya.
• Proven experience in managing development cooperation projects related to coffee in
Kenya.
• Knowledge of the coffee sector in Kenya.
• Extensive network of contacts with operators of the coffee value chain in Kenya.
• Proven teamwork experience.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Track record of successful completion of similar assignments.
• Willingness and flexibility to work within the required deadline.
• Excellent ability to use the Office package, Internet, database and data management
systems.
How to apply
If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, you can apply by sending your
cover letter and CV to hr.kenya@e4impact.org before 5rd September 2022 with the Subject line:
RECRUITMENT – SUPPORT TRAINER FOR MARKETING AND BRANDING
