Vacancy title:
Coffee Agronomist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Agronomist]

Jobs at:
Volcafe

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 30 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Kyagalanyi Coffee, Uganda, is seeking an Agronomist to join the Volcafe Global Coffee Research Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research programs on coffee crop estimation in East Africa. Fluency in English and local languages is required, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience. The role will report to the Deputy Head of Agronomy at Volcafe.

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world-leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make the coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support program engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Responsibilities

• Effective Implementation of Crop Tour Methodology for Crop Estimation.
• Collect primary and secondary data to assess both current and future production.
• Plan and conduct regular crop tours to estimate production using a) High-quality farmer interviews, b) Visual yield estimation.
• Collect data on coffee areas from a) official sources regularly, b) farmer interviews, c) visual estimation of area changes for confirmation, and d) information from third parties such as research institutes, nurseries, and state farms.
• Evaluate the risks to crop estimates by analysing various scenarios. Assess the impact of different factors on yields and their associated probabilities, such as weather, pests, diseases, and fluctuations in costs or the availability of inputs and labour.
• Monitor weather developments and long-term forecasts to update production estimates.
• Collect data on coffee production costs and its competing crops to conduct a gross margin analysis and assess its implications.
• Conduct regular stock surveys to reconcile with the balance sheet.
• Communicate findings through a well-structured crop tour report.
• Estimate crop flow and regularly review harvest progress.
• Analyse trade flow data consistently, identify changes, and update the group, while preparing a comprehensive report monthly.
• Collaborate closely with traders to identify trading opportunities in the region.

Skills and Experience

• Graduate or post-graduate degree in Agriculture or Agronomy.
• Strong knowledge of coffee agronomy; preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in implementing coffee crop estimation programs. Freshers with a strong academic background are eligible to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced skills in Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and local languages.
• Willingness to travel frequently and extensively to coffee-growing regions for crop tours.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Volcafe shares the values of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

Our Commitment

Volcafe shares the commitment of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focused on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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