Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Principal Legal Metrologist Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Principal Legal Metrologist Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of
Trade Industry and Cooperatives responsible for standardization, Quality Assurance,
Metrology and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objective of facilitating fair trade,
promoting local industries and Consumer protection.

UNBS is looking for highly motivated candidates, result-oriented and qualified professionals with integrity for employment on a three-year renewable contract depending on satisfactory performance to fill the posts below;

  • Principal Legal Metrologist- Weights and Measures (1 Position)

    Reporting to the Manager Legal Metrology, the successful candidate shall be required to
    perform the following duties;

  • Coordinate, monitor and carry out field surveillance visits to ascertain compliance to
    the weights and measurement requirements in line with UNBS standards and
    departmental policies and procedures
  • Develop and design verification guidelines and checklists to ensure that field staff
    follow set procedures in conducting verification exercises as per laws established.
  • Provide technical support to field staff, supervise, monitor and mentor staff in the
    Division to ensure that they handle their assignments professionally and follow the
    inspectors code of conduct as they execute their roles
  • Develop and monitor the implementation of the annual, quarterly and monthly
    budget, work plans and targets of all activities to be undertaken within the Division
  • Provide technical support, sensitization and guidance to traders and all
    stakeholders in line with verification requirements.
  • Develop and maintain database and inventory of all seized equipment in line with
    UNBS standards
  • Monitor measurement traceability of working standards in line with departmental
    policies and procedures
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports

    Qualifications
  • Should possess a Masters’ degree in Science or any other
    related field from a
    recognized University/Institute
  • Honours degree in physics, engineering and any other related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience
  • Certificate in Investigations and prosecution as an added advantage
  • Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the
    Internet applications
  • Age: Between 30 and 45 years

    The successful candidate must have a 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.

    How to Apply

  • Interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply online
  • Use your email address for registration
  • Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
  • Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of
    academic qualifications and national identity card under the tab for documents
  • Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
  • No hand delivered applications will be received
  • Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • UNBS does not request for any payments at any stage of recruitment and review
    process
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Apply by 17th May 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Principal Legal Metrologist Jobs

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