About This Role
This is a hands-on quality control position embedded in the coffee supply chain, where the junior officer works directly with physical samples at warehouses, processing sites, and labs rather than sitting behind a desk. It suits someone early in their career who is comfortable with field-based work and understands that coffee quality is judged through careful, repeated physical inspection. Minda Business Group operates in Ethiopia's agricultural export space, so this role sits close to the product that drives revenue.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The profile being sought is someone with foundational exposure to agricultural quality work, particularly coffee, who can be trusted with sample integrity and accurate record-keeping from day one. The emphasis on field locations and processing sites signals that the employer needs someone mobile and willing to work in less comfortable conditions than a standard office job. Underlying the listed duties is an expectation of precision and consistency — the kind of person who double-checks a moisture reading or a sample label without being told.
How to Approach This Application
Highlight any practical experience you have with coffee — even academic fieldwork, internships at cooperatives, or exposure to cupping and grading — because this employer will value demonstrated familiarity with the product over general quality assurance theory. If you have experience maintaining records or working in a lab or warehouse setting, make that concrete: describe the volume of samples handled, the types of measurements taken, or the systems used. Mention willingness to travel to field sites, since that is likely a screening factor.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for a recent graduate or early-career professional in agricultural science, food science, or a related field who genuinely enjoys hands-on inspection work and is prepared for a field-heavy schedule. Given the junior level and the specialized coffee focus, competition is likely moderate but tilted toward candidates who can show real exposure to coffee quality processes.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
MINDA BUSINESS GROUP
Minda Business Group invites qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the following positions. Successful candidates will contribute to the Junior Quality Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Support coffee quality assessment activities at field locations, warehouses, preparation facilities, and processing sites as assigned.
- Assist with collecting, identifying, preparing, and organizing coffee samples for quality evaluation.
- Support laboratory activities, including sample preparation and routine quality checks.
- Record coffee quality results, observations, and sample information accurately.
- Assist with physical quality checks, including moisture measurement and defect assessment, as assigned.
- Maintain proper sample identification, handling, storage, and record keeping.
- Keep laboratory equipment and work areas clean and organized.
- Report observed quality issues and discrepancies to the Senior Q Grader, Cupper, or Quality Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
- Practical experience in coffee quality assessment or laboratory work is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of sample preparation, coffee handling, moisture measurement, and defect identification.
- Good numerical, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
- Attention to detail and willingness to work in field, warehouse, and laboratory environments.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Educational credentials and relevant certificates
Application Methods
- In-Person Submission
Minda Business Group Head Office
Sarbet Roundabout, Elilita Luxury Real Estate, 2nd Floor
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Email Submission
Email: mindahr2019@gmail.com
Applicants submitting their applications by email must clearly state the specific position title in the email subject line.
Application Deadline: November 20.2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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