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Job Title:   Manager Legal Metrology  

Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director- Compliance

About US:

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.

Job Summary:   Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director- Compliance, the Manager Legal Metrology will mainly develop and implement strategies for assuring and enforcing accuracy and reliability of measurements where measured values affect health, safety, environment and transparency of trade transactions in line with UNBS mission and mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and review systems, policies, procedures and legal instruments for Legal Metrology in accordance with the applicable laws and UNBS policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement a performance management plan for the department activities, fraud control plans and undertake corrective actions to address under performance.
• Provide leadership, technical support and review staff performance to ensure that targets are achieved as scheduled.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities of the department and progress on implementation of work plans
• Develop procedures and guidelines on how to handle customer complaints and queries related to trade verification requirements.
• Research, identify and introduce potential new business opportunities and vet and recommend the approval of authorized service providers.
• Provide technical advisory information to traders and other UNBS stakeholders about the need for accuracy and reliability in trade.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the department and prepare an annual budget and work plan for the Department based on the Strategic Plan and available resources in enforcement of standards.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends in line with UNBS policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in physics or engineering field (electrical, electronics, mechanical from a recognised University/Institute).
• Honours degree in physics or engineering field (electrical, electronics, mechanical or any other related field from a recognised University/Institute).
• At least Nine (9) years’ experience, five (5) years of which are at a senior Officer level in a reputable organization
• Certificate in Investigations and prosecution is an added advantage
• Training in a Management field is an added advantage
• Membership of a recognized professional body relevant to UNBS Mandate is an added advantage
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications among others.
• Highly dynamic, analytical and innovative with keen attention to detail, clear strategic focus/orientation as well as demonstrable capacity to manipulate, interpret and/or translate functional data into useful Management information and also to develop innovative strategies for UNBS
• Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls functional areas
• High moral and ethical standards; proven integrity, professionalism, competence and/or potential
• Good planning, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong Communication, negotiating, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Age: Between 35 and 50 years

How to Apply:

All interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply as per the guidance below;

• Please follow the link, Click Here
• 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

Please NOTE:

• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• UNBS does not request any payments at any stage of the recruitment and review process
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 19^th January 2024

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