Jobs and Employment in Uganda- Legal Metrologist Vacancy

Job title: Legal Metrologist
(Salary Scale UNBS 6)
Reporting to the Heads of Section. the Legal Metrologist will be responsible for assisting in development of policy, procedures and other guidelines for the execution of legal metrology; monitor continuously application of policy, procedures and general members of the public on matters of weights and work plans to the Manager, Legal Metrology; check validity of the weights, and to ascertain that the instruments/equipment read accurate values and are not in whatever way, false field; conduct as scheduled, inspections in shops and other places being sold are packed in accurate values; and perform any duties assigned from time to time by the supervising officer

Qualifications and other requirements
• A good University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Physics from a recognized University/institution
• Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word. Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications. :
• Minimum of 2 years experience at graduate level.

The successful candidate needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills
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Mode of Application;
Interested persons with the requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identify cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, 5th November 2010.

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

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Manager Monitoring and evaluation Job Vacancy- Uganda Road Fund

The Uganda Road Fund (URF) was established by Act of Parliament – the Uganda Road Fund Act 2008,
with the mandate to finance the routine and periodic maintenance of public roads in Uganda. The Uganda Road Fund Board is responsible for overseeing the performance of the Fund, while the day to day
business of the Fund is carried out by a Secretariat headed by an Executive Director.

The Secretariat commenced operations in January 2010 and has since disbursed Road Maintenance
Funds to UNRA and Local Governments collectively known as designated agencies. The Board now seeks
to recruit the Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation and accordingly invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position.

The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and join the Fund Management Team
to guide the Secretariat through its development processes, and ensuring it effi ciently and effectively
carries out its functions. The Fund Management Team drives the strategic direction and output quality
of the Secretariat through clear business planning and robust management frameworks. It also takes lead in development of policies, procedures, strategies and plans for the Fund. The team provides effective leadership to the Secretariat staff by guiding them and promoting the organisation’s mission and values, providing technical leadership, enhancing strategic capability and providing service excellence in the respective disciplines.

The Manager, M&E will be responsible for developing, maintaining and operating an ongoing monitoring and evaluation programme addressing the performance of designated agencies supported by the Fund. This shall include managing the monitoring and evaluation function, developing a work program for M&E team and managing workloads and work streams to ensure the program is delivered according to plan with value addition, developing key performance monitoring indicators(KPIs) for designated agencies and the Secretariat, mapping M&E results into organisational objectives and goals ; ensuring compliance with
all internal policies and procedures and relevant legislative provisions; producing M&E reports on
specifi c issues from time to time in the respective projected workplans for each quarter ; design and
implement studies, surveys, mid-term and annual reviews and propose improvements to the procedures
and principles used in M&E programs; monitor laws and other sector provisions to ensure compliance with
all applicable requirements, develop and implement applicable research and training programs .
Preferred Skills: Applicants must possess:
a) First degree in civil engineering from a recognized University/or institution;
b) Postgraduate qualifi cation in project management with monitoring and evaluation will
be an added advantage ;
c) At least 10 years work experience in road projects in Uganda.
d) Chartered or registered status with appropriate internationally recognized institution;
e) Proven strategic thinking capability and management experience at senior level with strategic focus in a large and complex
organization with multiple revenue streams;
f) Ability to rise above details, to summarize overall patterns, assess value and trends;
g) Experience in leading and motivating staff including developing staff potential, encouraging
ownership and providing for two way communication;
h) Experience in effective business planning:
delegation, managing workloads and work streams, budgeting and monitoring costs, and
ensuring compliance;
i) Experience in monitoring and evaluating road sector programmes and in methods used to
determine Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and priorities with an understanding of the
principles of road management, will be an added advantage;
j) Understanding of effective information delivery techniques including education, marketing and
communications;
k) Experience in building and fostering relationships;
l) Age limit- Not more than 50 years.

Salary and benefits:
The position will be offered under a contract of three years, renewable. An attractive salary and conditions
will be available to the right candidate.

Conditions for applications:
Applications accompanied by (i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifi cations,
adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience in the East African Region; (ii)
copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees with their full addresses, e-mail/telephone contacts; and
(vi) postal address, day time telephone contacts and e-mail address of applicants should be
submitted in hard copy to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Road Fund,
5th Floor Soliz House
Plot 23 Lumumba Avenue, Kampala
To reach the Executive Director not later than
Tuesday 09 November, 2010 at 5.00 p.m.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will result in
automatic disqualifi cation. The Uganda Road Fund is an equal opportunities employer.

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Jobs in UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS (UNBS) -Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Analyst for (Electrical, and Micro biology)
(Salary Scale 6)

Reporting to the Head of the Laboratory; the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties; Provide an environment necessary to analyze samples accurately, quickly, and at a low cost through proper planning, careful spending of budget, and promotion of good staff spend sometime every day at the bench with technicians performing the tests in the respective laboratories; evaluate analytical information and submits it lo higher authorities for ;approval; ensure the availability of supplies, ensure safety and suggesting to the authorities the disciplinary measures
required for efficient functioning of the laboratory;undertake qualify control activities/system of the laboratories to conform to the authorized policies, procedures, and sound laboratory practice.


Qualifications and other requirements:
• The successful candidates shall have a goad University degree in the relevant fields of Electrical Engineering (for Electrical post) and Food Science (for Microbiology post)
or Biological Sciences from a recognized institution
• Must be computer literate with emphasis on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the use of Internet.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a laboratory setting at graduate level or 4 years at technician level.
• Being conversant with ISO/IEC 17025 Standard having worked in an accredited lab


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

Mode of Application;
Interested persons with the requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identify cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, 5th November 2010.

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

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Jobs at UNBS- Inspectors Employment Opportunity (UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS)

Position: Inspectors
(Salary Scale UNBS 6)
Reporting to Senior Inspector, the Inspector will be responsible for the following duties; Undertake planning and operation of UNBS Quality Assurance Programmes of Inspection, quality conformity within UNBS mandate; assist in the establishing and implementing a system for routine sampling and testing ; of customer site products; provide training and advisory stakeholders on mailers related to standards implementation

Qualifications and other requirements
• A good University Degree in -Chemistry, Biology, \Food science, Food Technology. Engineering or any other science related qualification from a recognized
• Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word. Excel, Power Point, and Internet applications. quality control, Standards Development or Laboratory
Testing at graduate level.
• Minimum 2 years experience in quality Assurance or any quality control,Standards Development or Laboratory Testing at graduate level.

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

Mode of Application;

Interested persons with the requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identify cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, 5th November 2010.

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

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Micro-Biologist Job Vacancy in UNBS

Job Title: Senior Analyst-Microbiology
(Salary Scale UNBS 5)

Reports to the Head, Micro Biology Laboratory and performs the following duties and responsibilities:- carry out none routine tests on samples received for the first time and any other complex tests; assist the Head of Division in initiating and developing appropriate lest methods and procedures; ensure UNBS and industry adopt the latest methods and technology in the specific areas of testing (Chemistry, Electrical, Materials, Microbiology or Petroleum);participate in research relevant to standards development with emphasis on standard test methods; verify and interpret test' results by subordinate staff to ensure accuracy; liaise with the Head of Division and other relevant officers in writing test repots and lest certificates; ensure proper document control of laboratory records; and participate in technical committee meetings in standards

Qualifications and other requirements:
• The successful candidates shall have a good University degree in Food Science/Food Technology, or in Biological
• Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Microbiology laboratory setting at graduate level or 5 years at Technician level
• Being conversant with ISO/EC 17025 Standard and having worked in an accredited lab is an added advantage.

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

Mode of Application;

Interested persons with the requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identify cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, 5th November 2010.

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

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