Job Title: Project Coordinator
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 Executive Director, the successful candidate will perform the following duties;
- Develop and implement strategies for the deployment of digital conformity stamps and ensuring seamless integration with product traceability systems.
- Undertake design and development of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) processes and information documents required to ensure effective integration and implementation of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project.
- Undertake sensitization, training, change management, and mainstreaming of Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) for internal and external stakeholders.
- Generate project documented information including project budgets, work plans, activity schedules, and reports, etc., as per project assignments relevant to Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS)
- Plan and manage the end-to-end Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project cycle, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables for each phase of the project.
- Coordinate with stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure successful implementation of digital stamps for product traceability.
- Oversee the creation, assignment, and application of digital conformity stamps on quality products at various points in the supply chain (e.g., production, distribution).
- Supervise monitoring of 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.
- Coordinate with SICPA to ensure digital stamping solutions are properly implemented
- Identify 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 make corrective recommendations to improve the quality of service delivery and staff-client interface.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Should possess a Master’s degree in any science field from a recognized University/Institution
- Should possess Honours degree in science field from a recognized University/Institute. Training in project management is an added advantage
- At least ten (9) years’ experience, five (5) years of which are at a senior Officer level in a reputable organization
- Membership of a recognized professional body relevant to UNBS Mandate is an added advantage
- Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
- 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
- Strong Communication, negotiating, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Interested candidates should also;
- Have hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision coupled with good planning, monitoring and evaluation skills
- Have proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas
- 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:
- Follow the Link, Click Here
- Use your Email Address for Registration
- Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
- Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
- Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
- No Hand Delivered Applications will be received
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
Deadline: 17th April 2025 by 5.00pm.
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