2 Positions at KOPAKAMA: (Deadline 30 September 2020)

2 Positions at KOPAKAMA: (Deadline 30 September 2020)

Chief of Production and Certification at KOPAKAMA: (Deadline 30 September 2020)

KOPAKAMA is a cooperative of small coffee growers founded in 1998 with the general objective of improving the coffee production in quantity and quality. It has three coffee washing stations (including one under-construction) and one dry mill, process coffee cherries up to green coffee, and sell it at the local and international markets. The cooperative is composed by 1062 members who are located in Rutsiro and Karongi Districts. Thus, it is looking for recruitment of a full-time chief of Production and Certification (1 position).

Responsibilities

The chief of Production and Certification will discharge the following responsibilities:

1) Participate in the development of action plans and budgets for activities related to production and certification;

2) Organization, monitoring, and evaluation of all activities related to the training and mobilization of producers;

3) Organization, monitoring, and evaluation of all activities related to the certification of Kopakama coffee;

4) Prepare plans and schedules for coffee maintenance activities and monitor their execution;

5) Prepare and carry out training activities for producers

6) Prepare action plans and activity budgets related to the coffee campaigns and monitor its implementation;

7) Ensure all activities aimed at improving the quality and quantity of coffee in cooperative operating zone;

8) Follow up on all KOPAKAMA coffee processing activities;

9) Ensure the proper management of coffee stocks at all levels of production;

10) Ensure the compliance of the coffee for sale in relation to the signed sales contracts;

11) Participate in the sales of coffee products;

12) Carry out any other activity entrusted by the management of the cooperative;

Qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agri-business, Rural Development, or other related fields
2. Having experience of three years in the domain of Agriculture especially in coffee production and processing, food processing or Extension and certification and having the certificates in coffee production and certification process is an advantage
3. Must have good knowledge of using a computer (Excel, Word, and Power point)
4. Must have good knowledge in the certification processes
5. Must have impeccable integrity and diligence
6. Demonstrate the ability to work successfully under pressure
7. Be a Rwandan citizen
8. Fluent in spoken and written English and/or French (knowledge of both languages is an advantage), and Kinyarwanda
9. Accepting to live and work in a rural area
10. Having a driving license (category A) will be another advantage

How to apply

Submit your application letter, CV, ID, the degree, last year’s academic transcripts, work certificates as proof of experiences, and other relevant documents on the following email address: kopakamacoffee@yahoo.com and clearly state the job title in the email subject.

Submission deadline: September 30^th, 2020 at 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to pass the test

All application letters are addressed to the President of the Cooperative KOPAKAMA, District of Rutsiro.

Done at Rutsiro, on 18^th September 2020

ABISHYAKA Alexis

President of KOPAKAMA

Cashier/Secretary at KOPAKAMA: (Deadline 30 September 2020)

KOPAKAMA is a cooperative of small coffee growers founded in 1998 with the general objective of improving the coffee production in quantity and quality. By now it has three coffee washing stations (including one under construction) and one dry mill, process coffee cherries up to green coffee, and sell it at the local and international market. The cooperative is composed by 1062 members who are located in Rutsiro and Karongi Districts. Thus, it is looking for the recruitment of a full-time Cashier/Secretary (1 position).

Responsibilities

The cashier/secretary of the KOPAKAMA cooperative will discharge the following responsibilities which are divided into two functions such as:

Functions related to petty cash

1) Maintain the cash register (cash entry and exit movements);

2) Carry out cash receipts/disbursements on behalf of KOPAKAMA;

3) Record all operations concerning the cash register;

4) Maintain the cash books and supporting documents relating thereto;

5) Perform daily cash control;

6) Make cash reports (Daily, weekly, monthly, annual);

7) Ensuring the fundraising work at various workplaces of the cooperative;

8) Perform any other task given to him by his hierarchical superior.

Functions related to the secretariat

1) Making an appointment;

2) Preparation of meetings and drafting of minutes;

3) Support for professional correspondence;

4) Archiving;

5) Contacts with clients;

6) Organization of meetings, etc.

7) Perform any other task given to him by his hierarchical superior.

Qualifications:

1.  A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Management, or other related fields, with three years of experience or having a post-graduate diploma (A1) in the same field with at least five years of experience

2.  Must have  good knowledge of using a computer (Word and Excel)

3.  Must have good knowledge in using accounting software (quick books, sage, …)

4.  Must have impeccable integrity and diligence

5.  Be a Rwandan citizen

6. Fluent in spoken and written English and/or French (knowledge of both languages is an advantage, and Kinyarwanda

7.  Accepting to live and work in a rural area

How to apply

Submit your application letter, CV, ID, the degree, last year’s academic transcripts, work certificates as proof of experiences, and other relevant documents on the following email address: kopakamacoffee@yahoo.com and clearly state the job title in the email subject.

Submission deadline: September 30^th, 2020 at 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to pass the test

All application letters are addressed to the President of the Cooperative KOPAKAMA, District of Rutsiro.

 Done at Rutsiro, on 18^th September 2020

ABISHYAKA Alexis

President of KOPAKAMA