Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Certification Officer Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Certification Officer 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;

  • Senior Certification Officer – Systems and Services,

    Reporting to the Principal Certification Officer, the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;
  • Prepare and maintain audit schedules for initial certification, surveillance and recertification evaluation of certification clients;
  • Review and evaluate certification applications and reports
  • Plan, prepare and conduct pre-certification and initial evaluation of customer’s
    products, services, production and production quality control processes at
    customer’s facility
  • Conduct evaluation follow up & reporting on implementation of certification
    evaluation outcomes
  • Prepare client files for submission to Evaluation Committee or Reviewers for
    certification approval
  • Acquire market samples of certified products, submit to laboratory then analyze and
    interpret results to clients
  • Provide technical support and guidance to all stakeholders in line with certification
    requirements.
  • Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly budget, work plans and targets of all
    activities to be undertaken within the Division

    Qualifications
  • Possession of at least a post graduate qualification in food, Nutrition or Chemistry
    or any related field from a recognized University/Institution
  • Possession of Honours degree in food science, Nutrition or Chemistry or related
    fields from a recognized University/Institution
  • Must have at least 5 years of prior experience in Standards, Quality Assurance, or
    quality control, Standards Development or Laboratory Testing
  • Should have
    completed the approved competence development training in
    Certification
  • Training in ISO 9001 is an added advantage
  • Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on
    skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas
  • Hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results
    efficiently with minimal supervision
  • 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 - Senior Certification Officer Jobs

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