Coffee Liquorers and Quality Analysts Training Program

About the role

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) is offering a comprehensive training program for coffee liquorers and quality analysts/Q‑graders. The program aims to equip recent graduates and coffee cooperative staff with practical coffee cupping and quality assessment skills.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in theory and hands‑on cupping sessions covering coffee sensory attributes.
• Learn and apply globally recognised coffee quality standards, including Coffee Quality Institute guidelines.
• Assess coffee aroma, flavor, acidity, body, aftertaste and balance using standard descriptors.

Required profile

• Maximum age of 25 years at the time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, food sciences, biotechnology, biology, agronomy, food chemistry or environmental science, obtained within the last two years.
• Demonstrated interest in coffee quality assessment or the coffee value chain.
• Basic understanding of the coffee value chain and proficiency in English (French is an asset).

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic project management and digital tool use.
• Ability to work independently and manage time around flexible deliverables.