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- Nairobi, Kenya
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What are we looking for:
We are looking for entrepreneurs, techies, passionate, eager to learn, humble, with a positive attitude and a high level of integrity People. Flexible and willing to take challenges, work and live in coffee-producing countries, People who want to build expertise and a career in the coffee business and are ready to go the extra mile.
What we offer:
We offer within our pleasant family environment, great opportunities to learn and grow, we offer challenges and exposure to multicultural environments, on-merit base compensation, and free coffee around the clock!
Job Description
This internship offers a front-row seat to the global coffee supply chain. You will support live physical coffee trades on our trading desk, learning the mechanics of commodity movements, while using your technical curiosity to help us find smarter, faster ways of working.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Over 6 months, you will gain practical exposure to the desk through shadowing, hands-on support, and direct mentoring from the line manager, taking on more ownership as you progress. Through this you will be exposed to:
Shadowing: Observe daily trade cycles, from farm-gate sourcing to final roaster delivery.
Trading, Market Analysis & Risk Management: basis risk, price and counterparty risk, and supply & demand trends. Through market analysis, understand the why, and develop the ability to make sound commercial decisions.
Sourcing & Quality: Engage in supplier relations and quality analysis. You will work with brokers, shippers, warehouses, and the operations and quality teams along the way.
Data Hygiene: Assist in maintaining the integrity of trade databases and digital archives.
Experience
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Finance, STEM, or Business. No prior corporate experience required; however, a portfolio of "side projects" (e.g., complex Excel sheets, basic scripts, or leadership in a student club) is highly valued.
Technical Competences
Numerical Fluency: Comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial ratios.
Logical Reasoning: Ability to deconstruct a problem into step-by-step solutions.
Basic knowledge of (or a strong desire to learn) Python, VBA, or Power BI. Eager to integrate AI in workflows.
Additional Information
High attention to detail (diligence).
Strong communication skills in English.
Based in Nairobi.
Interest in Coffee
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Sucafina on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply
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