Organization: Uganda National Council for Science and
Technology (UNCST)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda National Council
for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a statutory organization mandated
facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of policies and strategies
for integrating Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) into the national development
process. UNCST was established by CAP
209, under the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- The
incumbent will primarily receive and process applications involving
genetically modified organism and related projects for review by the National
Biosafety Committee; - In
charge of developing and maintaining an up-to-date inventory of biosafety
activities in the Country; - Offer
timely administrative and secretarial support to the National Biosafety
Committee - Responsible
for the preparation of biosafety awareness materials, including developing
content and packaging biosafety information for the general public or
targeted groups; - Actively
participate in field inspection of approved trials to ensure that they
comply with national biosafety guidelines/regulations; - Perform
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The
applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in physical, natural
or life sciences. Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field is
an added advantage - Three
years of related experience in busy work environment - Prior
experience in the field of biotechnology and biosafety is a key
requirement - Possess
the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders and partners; - Excellent
communication and strong analytical skills. - Excellent
report writing skills; - High
degree of integrity and commitment - Possess
the ability to work independently and in a multi-cultural environment - Highly
computer literate
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send their applications, with copies of Curriculum Vitae and
relevant academic documents not later than to the following address:
Uganda National Council for
Science and Technology,
Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda,
P.O. Box 6884, Kampala.
Uganda
Email to: info@uncst.go.ug
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted. UNCST does not charge any recruitment fee.
Deadline: 29th June 2015 by
5:00p.m
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