Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will perform the following duties;

• Develop and implement strategies for the deployment of digital conformity stamps and ensuring seamless integration with product traceability systems.
• Undertake design and development of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) processes and information documents required to ensure effective integration and implementation of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project.
• Undertake sensitization, training, change management, and mainstreaming of Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Generate project documented information including project budgets, work plans, activity schedules, and reports, etc., as per project assignments relevant to Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS)
• Plan and manage the end-to-end Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project cycle, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables for each phase of the project.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure successful implementation of digital stamps for product traceability.
• Oversee the creation, assignment, and application of digital conformity stamps on quality products at various points in the supply chain (e.g., production, distribution).
• Supervise monitoring of the use of digital stamps to ensure proper usage and prevent fraudulent applications or counterfeiting.
• Ensure that Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) are issued only on products that have gone through conformity assessment and confirmed to be complying with Uganda Compulsory standards.
• Coordinate with SICPA to ensure digital stamping solutions are properly implemented
• Identify potential risks in the traceability system, such as misapplication of stamps, non-compliant products, or system breaches, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor staff performance and make corrective recommendations to improve the quality of service delivery and staff-client interface.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Should possess  a  Master’s  degree  in  any  science  field  from  a  recognized University/Institution
• Should possess Honours degree in science field from a recognized University/Institute. Training in project management is an added advantage
• At least ten (9) years’ experience, five (5) years of which are at a senior Officer level in a reputable organization
• Membership of a recognized professional body relevant to UNBS Mandate is an added advantage
• Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
• Highly dynamic, analytical and innovative with keen attention to detail, clear strategic focus/orientation as well as demonstrable capacity to manipulate, interpret and/or translate functional data into useful Management information and also to develop innovative strategies for UNBS
• Strong Communication, negotiating, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Interested candidates should also;
• Have hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision coupled with good planning, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Have proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas
• High level of integrity and professionalism, communication, teamwork and analytical skills and needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.

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Please Note

• Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
• UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment
• Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted