Risk Management Officer at The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Description

RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER- (1 POSITION)

 
Reporting to the Principal Risk Management Officer, the successful candidate shall be required to
perform the following duties;

• Review and assess inherent risks within new processes and systems and make relevant recommendations to the supervisor
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures and report breaches with appropriate recommendations to the supervisor
• Review existing processes and system to identify risk exposures and recommend appropriate mitigation measures
•  In conjunction with risk-owners, participate in control self-assessment and track implementation of action points for control weaknesses
• Undertake sensitization/training of staff on operational risk control
• Record in a database, all incidents reported from operational areas of UNBS and prepare periodic and ad hoc incident reports; analyzing the causes and recommending appropriate control measures
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc operational risk reports as advised by the supervisor
•  Monitor developments in the environment & identify potential risk exposures to UNBS
• Develop appropriate tools for monitoring operational risk exposures

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•  The applicant for the UNBS Risk Management Officer job opportunity should hold an Honors Degree in BBA, B.COM, B. Economics or related fields from a recognized University/Institution
• Possession of relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Risk Management Professional as added advantage
• Two years of working experience in a busy business organization or professional services firm, preferably in Risk/Audit/Operations departments.
• Be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
• The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism,
• Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills.
• Age: Between 25 and 35 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.

Applying Instructions

Interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply as per the guidance below;

1. Please follow the link thus; https://hrm.unbs.go.ug/jobs/apply
2. Use your email address for registration
3. Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
4. Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of academic qualifications and national identity card under the tab for documents
5. Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
6. 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 at any stage of recruitment and review process
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Standards Officers (8) at The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).

Description

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Co-operatives established by the UNBS Act Cap 327. It is governed by the National Standards Council and headed by the Executive Director who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of UNBS. The mandate of UNBS is to develop, promote and enforce national standards in order to enhance competitiveness of Ugandan products, promote fair trade and protect consumers and the environment.

STANDARDS OFFICER – 8 Positions (1- certification, 2- analyst, 1-Metrology, 1-Inspection, and 3-
Legal Metrology)
The Standards Officers will mainly provide standardization activities to UNBS stakeholders
• Develop, implement and enforce National Standards as guided by UNBS Act, regulations and procedures
• Offer technical and scientific input in the planning and operations of UNBS standardization programmes
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and incorporate requirements in the work programme in consultation with the supervisor
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Conduct any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants should preferably hold an Honors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food science, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Engineering qualification from recognized University/Institutions
•  The applicant must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications.
• At least two years’ post-graduate experience
•  The successful candidate needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.
• Age: Between 25 and 35 years

The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity, professionalism, Communication,
Teamwork and Analytical skills.

Applying Instructions

Interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply as per the guidance below;

1. Please follow the link thus; https://hrm.unbs.go.ug/jobs/apply
2. Use your email address for registration
3. Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
4. Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of academic qualifications and national identity card under the tab for documents
5. Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
6. 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 at any stage of recruitment and review process
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

GRADUATE INTERN JOBS AT WORLDVISION UGANDA

Job Title:        Graduate Intern (25 Job Positions)

 

Organisation: World Vision International

 

Duty Station: Kampala, Gulu, Busia, Kibaale, Rakai, Kiboga, Kitgum, Buliisa, Bundibudyo, Butaleja, Tororo, Pader, Oyam and Hoima District, Uganda

 

Reports to: Program Manager/Head of Department

About US:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

About World Vision Internship Program:  

 

The graduate trainees will form a pool from which future entry level positions in general management and programme management can be recruited. The internship program will also provide WVU with quality candidates for temporary or seasonal positions and projects.

Some of the Internship Benefits Include: 

 

• Provide room for innovation by allowing interns bring new perspectives to issues and challenges that could be affecting World Vision Uganda.
• Enhance visibility of WVU in both the communities where we work and at Universities where Interns shall be recruited. If an Intern gets an interesting and rewarding experience in learning and contributing to Child Wellbeing through World Vision, they’re likely to recommend resourceful people/agencies and initiatives to WV.
• Build a pool of Christian development professionals for the humanitarian industry. Not all interns would be absorbed into World Vision Uganda upon completion of the training; world vision would have contributed towards enhancing their employability. WV will therefore be contributing towards build a well-qualified workforce for the local humanitarian industry.
• Enhance youth employability by providing young qualified graduates with work experience in various sectors such as WASH, Agriculture and Food Security, Health etc within the humanitarian industry
• Providing a flexible and very cost effective workforce especially in scenarios where long term commitment is not required.
• Promoting our social responsibility in having qualified members in our community participating in development work.
• Enhanced visibility of WVU in both the communities where we work and at Universities where

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

 

 The applicants should be Ugandan citizens who meet the following criteria:-

• Graduates who have completed studies in the relevant field of study identified above as per each location with either First class degree or 2nd Class Upper (CGPA 3.8 and above) i.e. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Mass Communication, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration/BCom with a bias in Accounting, Agriculture, Nutrition and Dietary, Public Health or Environmental Science or related discipline. The degree should have been attained in the last three years at most.
• The graduates should be practicing Christians regardless of denomination, gender and ethnic background are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Exhibit passion and genuine desire to serve among the poor in rural and semi urban areas of Uganda.
• Possess a good character, honesty, high competency and generally in good physical and emotional health with evidence of a recent full medical check-up.
• The applicants should be natives of the District for which you’re applying for (check top of advert for duty stations), with evidence of assured accommodation or relatives
• Age: Below 26 years old, single and willing to fully commit your time to the Graduate internship program for a period of one year.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.  Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 30^th April 2017