Analyst Electrical Job Vacancy at Uganda National Bureau of Standards

Job Title: Analyst Electrical (Salary Scale UNBS 6)

Reporting to the Head of the Laboratory; the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;
• Analyse samples accurately, quickly, and at a reasonable cost.
• Promote good laboratory practices;
• Evaluate analytical information and submit it to higher authorities for appropriate action
• Initiate or recommend corrective actions for improvement, as may be necessary;
• Undertake quality control activities/system of the laboratories to conform to the authorized policies, procedures, and sound laboratory practice.
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or management.


Qualifications and other requirements

• The successful candidates shall have honours degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution
• Must be computer literate with emphasis on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the use of Internet.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a laboratory setting
• Being conversant with ISO/IEC 17025 Standard and having worked in an accredited laboratory will be an added advantage,

Age:  Not more than 30 years

The successful candidate needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested persons with the requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, 28th September 2012.

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

Metrologist Job Vacancy at Uganda National Bureau of Standards

Job Title:  Metrologist (Salary Scale UNBS 6)
• Assist in the preparation of measurement schemes for determination of uncertainties and for installation and examination of new instruments
• Assist in training of junior staff in the use of equipment
• Undertake/perform  tests and/or calibrations
• Plan calibration work and estimate duration and costs of such work and check calibration results
• Coordinate on-site tests/calibration services
• Assist  to ensure  calibration  programmes of all equipment in the laboratory are met and documented
• Assist in undertaking inter-comparisons in collaboration with other laboratories
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or management.

Qualifications and other requirements
• The successful candidate shall have an honours degree in the fields of Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering or Physics from a recognized institution
• Masters qualification in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must be computer literate with emphasis on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the use of Internet.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a reputable organisation
• Being conversant with ISO/IEC 17025 Standard and having worked in an accredited laboratory will be an added advantage

Age:  Not more than 30 years

The successful candidate needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested persons with the requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, 28th September 2012.

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

Audit Manager Job Vacancy at UNBS in Uganda

Job Title: Audit Manager (Salary Scale UNBS 3)
Reports directly to the Audit Committee of the National Standards Council and administratively to the Executive Director.  The Audit Manager provides strategic direction to the Internal Audit function and has a management responsibility for ensuring that the Audit function performs value adding audits that are relevant to the unique and changing needs of the Bureau.
The successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties:
• Plan, develop and execute a comprehensive annual risk based audit work plans;
• Prepare and present audit reports to Management and the Audit Committee of the National Standards Council;
• Ensure that there is an efficient and effective audit approach to audit assignments undertaken by staff in Audit Department;
• Ensure that there is timely performance of financial, operational, systems and processes’ audits of all Bureau operations;
• Provide assurance that internal controls exist, are adhered to and are adequate;
• Coordinate investigations relating to cases of fraud and abuse of law, policies and procedures;
• Manage performance and development of staff in the Audit department;
• Ensure that there is continuous follow up on the implementation of external audits’ recommendations and those agreed on from internal audit;
• Continuously review the systems and operations of the Bureau with an objective of keeping Management informed of the extent to which operations are contributing to the realization of UNBS mandate;
• Provide Management and Council with value adding recommendations that enable the Organization to continuously improve on her policies, systems, processes and procedures


Qualifications and other requirements
a) Possession of a Masters Degree in either Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, Finance or other relevant business courses.
b) Possession of Honours degree in either Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, Finance or other relevant business courses.
c) Possession of a professional qualification in accounting, auditing or procurement.
d) Working experience of eight (8) years, five (5) years of which are at a senior management level in a reputable organization, international agency or Government Ministry, Department or Agency
e) Should be proficient in computer - Ms Word and Excel, and able to use the Internet
f) Shall be a member of a professional body.
Preferred
• Experience attained from government agencies
• Excellent communication, conceptual and interpersonal skills
• Experience in conducting other types of audits, other than money related
 Age:  Between 35 and 50 years

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested persons with the requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, 28th September 2012.

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