Project Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER COMPETENCIES

 Should possess a Master’s degree in any science field from a recognizedUniversity/Institution

 Should possess Honours degree in science field from a recognized University/Institute. Training in project management is an added advantage

 At least ten (9) years’ experience, five (5) years of which are at a senior Officer level in areputable organization

 Membership of a recognized professional body relevant to UNBS Mandate is an addedadvantage

 Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internetapplications

 Highly dynamic, analytical and innovative with keen attention to detail, clear strategicfocus/orientation as well as demonstrable capacity to manipulate, interpret and/or translatefunctional data into useful Management information and also to develop innovativestrategies for UNBS

 Strong Communication, negotiating, presentation and interpersonal skills

 Develop and implement strategies for the deployment of digital conformity stamps andensuring seamless integration with product traceability systems.

 Undertake design and development of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) processes andinformation documents required to ensure effective integration and implementation of theDigital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project.

 Undertake sensitization, training, change management, and mainstreaming of DigitalConformity Stamps (DCS) for internal and external stakeholders.

 Generate project documented information including project budgets, work plans, activityschedules, and reports, etc., as per project assignments relevant to Digital ConformityStamps (DCS)

 Plan and manage the end-to-end Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project cycle, includingtimelines, milestones, and deliverables for each phase of the project.

 Coordinate with stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure successful implementation ofdigital stamps for product traceability.

 Oversee the creation, assignment, and application of digital conformity stamps on qualityproducts at various points in the supply chain (e.g., production, distribution).

 Supervise monitoring of the use of digital stamps to ensure proper usage and preventfraudulent applications or counterfeiting.

 Ensure that Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) are issued only on products that have gonethrough conformity assessment and confirmed to be complying with Uganda Compulsorystandards.

 Coordinate with SICPA to ensure digital stamping solutions are properly implemented

 Identify potential risks in the traceability system, such as misapplication of stamps, noncompliant products, or system breaches, and develop mitigation strategies.

 Monitor staff performance and make corrective recommendations to improve the quality ofservice delivery and staff-client interface.

 Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities of the DigitalConformity Stamps (DCS) project