Jobs at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Job Title:DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
reports to the Executive Director, and
performs the following duties and responsibilities:-

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Deputy Executive Director Management Services shall be the Chief Financial and Operating Officer
of the Bureau in order to provide professional guidance on Financial and Operational matters and shall
also provide support in the provision of Human Resource, Finance and Administration, ICT, Corporate
Planning and Monitoring activities for the bureau.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Executive Director in the delivery of management serves for the fulfilment of the
mandate of UNBS including finance, administration, ICT, human resource functions,

Procurement and Corporate planning
Ensure timely review of UNBS policies like Finance and Administration, Human Resource, and ICT
Coordinate the preparation and implementation of annual budgets
Liaise with government ministries to ensure timely fulfilment of statutory obligations.
Coordinate the development and administration of programmes concerning strategic human

resource planning and management of UNBS
Ensure that the organizational development programmes are compatible with the available
human resources and in conformity with the external environment.
Ensure timely preparation of accountability documents and general administration of vote 154.
Identify and analyze the nature of duties performed and level of responsibilities assumed in
individual positions to determine their relevance to UNBS
Coordinate the necessary modification of organizational structures and systems in fulfilment of
the UNBS mandate
Ensure timely review and implementation of the Strategic plan
Ensure timely preparation of Management and Statutory periodic reports
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a Masters Degree in either Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration
and Management
• Possession of Honours degree in either Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Human
Resource, Law or any other related field
• Working experience of ten (10) years, five (5) years of which are at a senior management level in a
reputable organization.
• Possession of a professional qualification in either (ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K) (CIA) CIPS, ICSA is
desirable

KEY COMPETENCIES
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, innovative, creative and self-driven.
computer literacy particularly in word processing, spreadsheets and power point
Age: Between 35 and 50 years.

Mode of Application:
Interested persons with the above 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, Friday 30th
December 2011.

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

Closing Date: 5.00pm, Friday 30th December 2011.