About UNBS:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers.

Job Summary: The Standards Officers will mainly provide standardisation activities to UNBS stakeholders

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and enforce National Standards as guided by UNBS Act, regulations and procedures
Offer technical and scientific input in the planning and operations of UNBS standardization programmes
Conduct stakeholder analysis and incorporate requirements in the work programme in consultation with the supervisor
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Conduct any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants should preferably hold an Honours Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food science, Food Technology, Engineering or any other science related qualification from recognized University/Institutions
The applicant must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications.
At least two years’ post-graduation experience
The successful candidate needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.

How to Apply:
All qualified applicants should send their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, names and contact details of three referees, to the address below in person;

The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329,
Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 20th April 2015 by 5:00 PM