The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following positions.

POSITION: SAMPLING AND CODING OFFICER

Job Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biotechnology, Food Science, Chemistry and Agri-business
• Experience in sampling food items; coffee sampling experience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (certificate required).
• Knowledge of coffee quality processes or a certificate in coffee processing is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the QA and Regulatory Division Manager, the Sampling and Coding Officer will perform the following duties &Responsibilities;

• Collect samples for cupping from NAEB and private bonded warehouses, code them, and submit them for physical analysis and cupping;
• Receive physical analysis and cupping results, decode, and enter relevant data into the NAEB digital system (including the Online Export Services—OES system);
• Prepare, review, and update required Quality Management System SOPs, forms, and records;

• Maintain sample records, reference samples, and prepare relevant quality data and reports;
• Participate in Quality Management System meetings and document reviews;
• Ensure timely planning and requisition of required laboratory equipment, consumables, and materials;
• Collaborate with other laboratory staff to ensure impartiality and prevent bias or external interference;
• Support training, calibration, and quality benchmarking activities;
• Manage access to cupping laboratories by internal and external authorized visitors;
• 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.rw not 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