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position Title; Manager, Standards Development
Organisation; Uganda
National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Age: Between 35 and 55 years.
Background Information;
Uganda National
Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade
Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the elaboration of standards
and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade,
promote
local industries and protect consumers. UNBS is currently looking for a
suitable and qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Manager, Standards Development.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The main purpose of
the job is to design, develop and maintain procedures for the development of
national standards to ensure adherence to good standardization practices
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate shall be required to perform the
following duties:
Develop procedures for the development of national standards
in accordance with the WTO code of practice for standards development
Participate in the development of standards harmonization
programmes under the East African Community in accordance with the EACSQMT Act
and other regional blocks to which Uganda belongs
Monitor, guide and support technical Committees in the
development and harmonization of standards
Coordinate the promotion of the use of Standards by
Stakeholders
Coordinate editing, publishing and notification of standards
in accordance with, the UNBS Act and other trade agreements
Coordinate the presentation of standards for approval to the
National Standards Committee.
Monitor coordination of regional and international
standardization activities
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and budgets
for the development of national standards in accordance UNBS strategic plan
Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from
time to time by the Deputy Executive Director- Technical Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
·
Possession of a Masters Degree in either
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Food science, Food Technology, Engineering or any
other science related qualification from a recognized University/Institution
·
Possession of Honours degree in either
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Food science, Food Technology, Engineering or any
other science related qualification from a recognized University/Institution
·
Must be computer literate with skills in MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications.
·
Working experience of ten (10) years, five (5)
years of which are at a senior Officer level in a reputable organization
·
Experience in Standards, Quality Assurance, Metrology
and Laboratory Testing areas and Quality Management Systems will be an added
advantage
KEY COMPETENCIES
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, innovative, creative and self-driven.
Mode of Application:
Interested persons with the above requirements may submit
their applications together with attached copies of all academic
qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CVs with mobile
telephone numbers indicated, names and contact details of three referees, to
the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, Friday 19th July 2013.
The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329,
KAMPALA.
