Company Overview:

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 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 programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

What can you expect as a Volcafe trainee?

Your trainee journey will begin in Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited Volcafe’s company in Uganda however you must be open global relocations as required for rotations and career progression.

A two-year (minimum) programme designed to drive hands-on learning across all areas of the coffee business and industry. Consisting of core and elective modules (rotations) including but not limited to; sourcing/purchasing, production operations, quality, trading, logistics, sustainability and finance. Trainees will work with their key programme sponsor and a diverse range of expert mentors across the business to build the knowledge, skills and acumen required to successfully complete each module to achieve final graduation. Only then are trainee graduates able launch their career potential with Volcafe within their chosen functional field.

What does Volcafe require?

• BA or MBA in Business, Finance, Economics, or International Trade from a leading educational institute

• MS Office, Excel, Power BI (desirable)

• Analytical and research skills

• Business level English verbal and written

• Driver’s license

• Citizen or permanent resident of Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya

• Valid passport with no restrictions to travel (globally)

• Willing and able to relocate globally at short notice for weeks/months at a time

• Willing and able to support highly flexible working hours (e.g. shift patterns, during harvest, special projects etc).

What does Volcafe look for in a potential trainee?

• Whilst work experience in commodity trading or an agri-business would be beneficial it is not essential

• We require flexibility, determination, commitment, adaptability, humility, ability to collaborate, entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence combined with a positive and curious attitude to learning

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 focussed 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.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the eligibility requirements,

we encourage you to apply today to recruitment_uganda@volcafe.com