Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Principal Administration Officer Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Principal Administration 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;

  • Principal Administration Officer – 1 Position

    Reporting to the Manager Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will
    perform the following duties;

  • Develop a framework for maintaining Bureau’s assets and installations through
    contract management of the contracted service providers.
  • Establish and maintain an effective asset management system
  • Coordinate and provide guidance on all construction projects and ensure that they
    are within the approved strategic plan and also adhere to PPDA regulations
  • Maintain and ensure proper and effective utilisation of utilities
  • Coordinate UNBS fleet management and establish a framework for its effective
    utilisation and maintenance.
  • Maintain an up-to-date register of all contracted services and ensure timely
    procurement for any administrative services to avoid service gaps.
  • Coordinate the maintenance of the Bureau work environment to standard through
    effective supervision and coordination of contracted firms.
  • Effectively supervise all administrative and support staff in the division

    Qualifications
  • A Masters’ degree in Business Administration or Public Administration
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Business/Public Administration,
    Social Sciences, SWASA, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ working
    experience with work involving Administrative roles
  • Must be computer literate with excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
    the Internet applications
  • 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 - Principal Administration Officer Jobs

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