About UNBS:

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 Senior Project Officer, the successful candidate will perform the following duties;

• • 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.
  • Audit and validate the quality control processes in place to guarantee that all products stamped meet the required conformity standards.
  • Maintain and manage a traceability system that integrates with digital conformity stamps to allow real-time tracking of products from production to end-consumers.
  • Oversee data capture and management to ensure the digital stamp is linked to accurate and up-to-date information throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Analyse traceability data to ensure products meet quality specifications and report on deviations, anomalies, or non-conformities.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to develop or integrate platforms for managing digital conformity stamps and ensuring they are secure, scalable, and easy to use.
  • Coordinate with SICPA to ensure digital stamping solutions are properly implemented
  • Conduct training sessions for internal teams, suppliers, and partners on how to use the digital stamp system effectively.
  • Identify and report potential risks in the traceability system, such as misapplication of stamps, non-compliant products, or system breaches, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Regularly report on project status, including product compliance data, traceability performance metrics, and any issues related to the digital conformity stamps.
  • Generate periodic reports detailing product traceability, quality compliance, and any conformity issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Should possess Honours degree in science field from a recognized University/Institute. Should have working experience of at least 3 years in a +project environment
• Hands-on competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision
• Proven teamwork and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas
• Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff and clients effectively.
• The successful candidate must be presentable, a person of integrity, with good communication ability, a high level of professionalism and a team player.

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• Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
• Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
• Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
• No Hand Delivered Applications will be received

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