The Page will allow viewers to review the latest coffee developments in the Africa, share ideas and opportunities   thus furthering efforts by AFCA to better livelihoods of African Women involved in the Coffee Value Chain.

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Sarah Schach

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AFCA Secretariat at;

secretariat@africanfinecoffees.org

The Manager East Africa Cooperates with the 4C Secretariat in Bonn and other 4C Regional Offices and reports to the Director Sustainability Innovations.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Click below to download the application form.

http://www.4c-coffeeassociation.org/fileadmin/4C_Files/Images/vacancies/JobOffer_Manager_East_Africa_May2013.pdf

For more information please contact;

George Watene
Regional Manager Eastern Africa

phone: +254728606959
e-mail:  george.watene@4c-coffeeassociation.org

4C Regional Office Eastern Africa | c/o AFCA
Plot 4, Bazarabusa Drive, Off Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi | P.O. Box 27405, Kampala | Uganda
fax: +256 414 269 148   | Skype: gwatene4c
web: www.4c-coffeeassociation.org 

Legal Venue:
4C Association, Geneva, CH-660-2928006-4
c/o CR Gestion & Fiduciaire | Route des Jeunes 9 | 1227 Carouge-Geneva | Switzerland

The Uganda Coffee Federation has announced the date and venue the 2013 Uganda Coffee Day as 3rd of October 2013 at the Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Developmental Institute (MUZARDI).

The 4th Edition of this highly popular exhibition and symposium will be themed Black Coffee Twig Borer: Surely Not Again: Production Recovery in the Balance, we must open the Battle Front”

For more information please contact UCF at Coffee House Plot 35 Jinja Road.

P.O.Box 21679, Kampala, Tel: 256-414 343692/667

Email:

Betty Namwagala: betty.namwagala@ugandacoffeetrade.com

Office: ucf@ugandacoffeetrade.com

Website: www.ugandacoffeetrade.com

Transport will be available from Coffee House to the Venue

AFCA seeks to Employ a Coffee Quality Officer

Based in Kampala, key Duties and Responsibilities of the officer will be;

• General administration of the AFCA coffee quality program
• Plan and execute AFCA quality and cupping competitions
• Plan and execute cupper and other relevant trainings
• Stakeholder relations,
• Advise members on issues concerning coffee quality
• Any other Duties as directed by the secretariat

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• A university degree in a relevant field
• Q grader certificate preferably at instructor level
• Minimum of 5 years post university working experience in the coffee sector.
• Career interest in Agricultural development, Project management and NGO work
• Excellent interpersonal, English language , communication skills and IT skills
• Willingness to travel around the region
• Coffee sales and marketing experience

The successful applicant will be offered a 3 year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Interested and eligible candidates should apply to the Chief Executive Officer at secretariat@africanfinecoffees.org stating salary expectation and attach a detailed CV and 3 referees at least one of who should be active in the coffee industry. Please indicate the job title in the subject line. Applications should reach us by 15^th May 2013.

A)   AFCA seeks to employ a Country Coordinator for Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities;

• General administration of the AFCA country office and country work plans
• Plan and execute AFCA Conferences and workshops
• Stakeholder relations, member recruitment and customer relations
• Coordination of AFCA and partner in-country projects
• Analysis and reporting on general industry issues
• Any other Duties as directed by the secretariat

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• A university degree in Agricultural sciences, Food sciences, Business studies and Management.
• Minimum of 2 years post university working experience in the coffee sector.
• Career interest in Agricultural development, Project management and NGO work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional suite and excellent email and web management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, English language and communication skills
• Willingness to travel around the country and in the region

The position will be based in Nairobi; the nature of appointment will be on a contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Interested and eligible candidates should apply to the Chief Executive Officer at secretariat@africanfinecoffees.org stating salary expectation and attach a detailed CV and 3 referees at least one of who should be active in the coffee industry. Please indicate country coordinator in the subject line. AFCA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply. Applications should reach us by 15^th May 2013.

The competition attracted over 50 competitors from Kenya’s premier hotels, restaurants and coffee houses. They took part in the knock-out rounds and then the lucky 18 proceeded to Semi Finals at the Junction Atrium and eventually the best six made it to final stage.

The present Kenyan champion, Ms. Rhoda Wambui from Nairobi Serena Hotel retained the first position closely followed by a Mr. David Amutabi from Nairobi Java House, second runners-up was a Mr Eric Kimathi also from Nairobi Java House.

This year’s event was sponsored by Dormans Coffee limited, Nairobi Java House, Serena Hotels, Hilton Hotel, Sankara Hotel, Eka Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cafelatta Coffee shop, The Junction Mall, Morrico Imports-SA, Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), Kenya Coffee Traders Association (KCTA), the event was steered by two international barista trainers and qualified WBC certified barista  judges; Ms Claire Rwakatogoro from Uganda and Mr Alessandro Moricco from South Africa.

Source: C. Dorman Limited

Visit www.africanfinestcoffee.com for all  latest information on;

1. The Venue
2. Burundi Coffee Industry Information
3. Interesting Facts about Burundi
4. View the Conference Highlights
5. Pictorials and Presentations from our 11th AFCC & E.
6. And so much more.

Watch your inbox, visit our blog and check the 11^th AFCC & E website for upcoming news about the coffee conference.

For more information on how you can register for the conference please contact us at secretariat@africanfinecoffees.org

The Beautiful High Place

Jungle estate was originally established by the European settlers in Kenya in the late 1920′s and named “Jungle Estate” because it was within a very dense indigenous bush. The farm has passed down two generations of European families and is currently owned by another family under the company name Keremara Limited. Keremara is the indigenous name (Kikuyu) for a “beautiful high place”.

Coffee Production
Jungle estate specializes in production and primary processing of washed Arabica Coffee on 51 hectares (126 acres). Having been run by the same family since 1974, the farm has gained consistency in production and processing the distinctive Jungle coffee beans. Jungle coffee is selectively hand picked where only the ripe red cherry is harvested as it ripens. The cherry is then rigorously hand sorted at the wet mill to remove any undesirable cherry. The good cherry is then pre-washed, pulped and graded by density before fermentation to remove the slimy mucilage. Fermentation is monitored every thirty minutes until complete when the coffee is washed and graded again by density.

Drying of Jungle coffee takes place on raised tables drenched in the morning and evening sunlight. During the drying process, which takes two weeks, any undesirable bean is removed by hand. When dry, the coffee is stored in cool dry store before delivery to the millers for hulling, grading and marketing. Jungle coffee is sold at the Nairobi coffee Exchange between the months of January and May of each year under the brand name “Jungle”.

Cup Characteristics: A bright and winy acidity as expected from a high quality Kenya coffee, but also gives the consumer a sweet, tart, citrus, or orange taste as well

Contact Person:

Keremara Limited – Reception

Email: info@junglecoffee.co.ke

Cell Phone: +254 722 298643

Phone: +254 20 232 7059

P.O. Box 896-10100 Nyeri, Kenya

John Kimondo

Estate Manager

Email: jkwambugu@junglecoffee.co.ke

Cell Phone: +254 721630676

Phone: +254 20 232 7059

Since it was founded in 2003, Good African Coffee has helped thousands of farmers earn a decent living, send their children to school and escape a spiral of debt and dependence. Africa has received over $1 trillion in aid over the last fifty years and yet despite these huge inflows, the continent remains mired in poverty, disease and systemic corruption. In A Good African Story, Andrew Rugasira argues that trade has achieved what years of aid failed to deliver, and has provided a tantalising glimpse of what Africa could be. As he recounts the very personal story of his company and the challenges that he has faced – and overcome – as an African entrepreneur, Rugasira discusses the barriers that currently prevent fair and equal trade between Africa and the rest of the world.

Click here to read more on Andrew Rugasira in his interview with the Observer by Tim Adam - http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/feb/17/andrew-rugasira-interview-good-african-coffee