Are you passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards in the assessment and processing of cacao beans into cacao mass and chocolate? Do you have a keen interest in collaborating with, learning from, and training experts from various cacao origins worldwide? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position: Laboratory Team Lead
Location: Rome, Italy
Application Deadline: 17 DECEMBER, 2023
Responsibilities: As the Cacao Quality Laboratory Team Lead, you will be entrusted with the management of all activities within our Cacao Quality Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory. Key responsibilities include planning and optimizing physical analyses, overseeing the processing of bean samples into cacao mass and chocolate, as well as managing training programs for experts from diverse cacao origins. Facility management and other related duties will also be part of your portfolio.
Required Skills:
- Master’s degree in agricultural economics, food technology, agro-ecology, agronomy, food supply chains, or related fields.
- Preferably 5 years of relevant experience in agroecology or food technology, from research, private sector, or policy perspectives, preferably within an international organization.
- Specific knowledge and experience in the cocoa/cacao and chocolate sector, along with an understanding of sensory analysis and statistics.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative research frameworks.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and build consensus in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Well-developed organizational skills, with the ability to deliver on time and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Fluent command of English, both written and spoken.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to apply online by submitting their applications before the deadline on 17 DECEMBER, 2023. You can apply on the Cacao of Excellence programme LinkedIn page.
