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• The jobholder will be tasked with inspecting
  and evaluating coffee buying stores, primary processing factories, export
  grading factories and roasters.
• Mentor and train factory personnel
  (technicians, supervisors, and machine operators) in good processing
  skills and maintenance of factories.
• Disseminate information on factory equipment
  and new processing technology.
• Conduct regular field quality evaluations to
  determine out turn and screen size distribution
• Register buying stores, primary processors,
  export grading factories, exporters and roasters.
• Guide sector participants on good handling,
  processing and storage techniques for the maintenance of good quality
  coffee at the post- harvest level.
• Work closely with other organs for example
  NEMA and other local authorities like LCs and DPC in ensuring that the
  processing factories conform to the law.
• Conduct troubleshooting at factory level this
  involves assessing the performance of a machine for eventual attention and
  improvement.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports on
  technical extension.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  by the Regional Manager. 

• The ideal candidate for the Regional Coffee
  Technical Officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural or
  mechanical engineering
• A minimum of three years of relevant working
  experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Good time management skills
• High personal initiative

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