Jobs at Uganda National Bureau of Standards in Uganda- Standards Officer

Job Title: STANDARDS OFFICER

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) – Posted by The Uganda Jobs – Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Job Description

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 Ugandans to fill the position of Standards Officer.
STANDARDS OFFICER: reports to the Manager, Quality Assurance and will be responsible for sampling of all certified & mandatory products
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

v Head the Sample Coding Unit of UNBS which is the collection of samples from the field for coding and routing and receiving results for interpretation

v Undertake planning, and operationalisation of sampling of products from the field for market as well as certification surveillance conformity assessment

v Ensure integrity of the samples during the process of sampling through coding and other means all through to submission for laboratory analysis

v Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the activity in fulfillment of UNBS Quality Assurance Programmes

v Create an inventory and keep records of sampling activity

v Track progress of the samples during the process of analysis of the samples

v Prepare and regularly update sampling guides required for sampling products

v Take good care of the organisation resources assigned to him for the purpose of conducting his/her duties

v Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

v Degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or, equivalent qualification in relevant Engineering or Science Laboratory Technology

v Should be proficient in computer – Ms Word and Excel, and able to use the Internet

v Minimum of 2 years experience

v Possession of a valid motor cycle riding permit

v Should have self-drive and proven integrity.

Age: Between 25 and 40 years.


How to Apply
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, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, Tuesday 27th March 2012.
The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329,
KAMPALA.

Deadline: 27th March 2012