Job Title:   Senior Project Officer (3 Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

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 Project Coordinator the successful candidate will perform the following duties;

• Implement strategies for the deployment of digital conformity stamps and ensure seamless integration with product traceability systems.
• In liaison with stakeholders (internal and external), ensure successful implementation of digital stamps for product traceability.
• Design a framework that ensures a traceability system that integrates with digital conformity stamps to allow real-time tracking of products from production to end-consumers.
• Ensure uninterrupted creation, assignment, and application of Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) on quality products at various points in the supply chain (e.g., production, distribution).
• Monitor 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.
• Design quality control processes to guarantee that all products stamped meet the required conformity standards.
• Initiate and develop appropriate system for data capture and management to ensure the digital stamp is linked to accurate and up-to-date information throughout the product lifecycle.
• Verify traceability data to ensure products meet quality specifications and report on deviations, anomalies, or non-conformities.
• In liaison with the IT team, ensure smooth running of the Digital Conformity Stamps project on the developed or integrated platforms for easy usage.
• Coordinate with SICPA to ensure digital stamping solutions are properly implemented
• Participate in sensitization training programs 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.
• Monitor staff performance and undertake periodic performance appraisals in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports with recommendations on activities of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project
• Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor in relation to the approved work plan.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Should possess Honours degree in science field from a recognized University/Institute.
• A post graduate qualification in a science related field from a recognized University/Institute is an added advantage.
• Membership of a recognized professional body relevant to UNBS Mandate is an added advantage
• Should have working experience of at least 5 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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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