Standards Officers Job Vacancy at UNBS in Uganda

Job Title:  Standards Officers (Salary Scale UNBS 6)
Reporting to Head of Division, the main purpose of the job is to provide standardisation activities to UNBS stakeholders and will be responsible for the following duties;

•    Develop, implement and enforce National Standards as  guided by UNBS Act, regulations and  procedures
•    Provide technical and scientific input in the planning and operations  of UNBS standardization programmes
•    Undertake stakeholder analysis and incorporate requirements in the work programme in consultation with the supervisor
•    Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports
•    Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or management.

Qualifications and other requirements
•    Honours Degree in Chemistry, 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 Internet applications.
•    Minimum of 1 year experience in Standards, Quality Assurance, or quality control, Standards Development or Laboratory Testing after graduation
•    Training in ISO 9001 is an added advantage

Age:  Not more than 30 years

The successful candidate needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.

How to Apply:
Interested persons with the 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, 28th September 2012.

The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329,
KAMPALA.

Deadline: 28th Sept 2012