Project Officer

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER COMPETENCIES

 Should possess Honours degree in science field from a recognized University/Institute.

 Should have working experience of at least 3 years in a project environment

 Hands-on competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently withminimal supervision

 Proven teamwork and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in RiskManagement and internal controls in the functional areas

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

 Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff and clientseffectively

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

 Audit and validate the quality control processes in place to guarantee that all productsstamped meet the required conformity standards.

 Maintain and manage a traceability system that integrates with digital conformity stamps toallow real-time tracking of products from production to end-consumers.

 Oversee data capture and management to ensure the digital stamp is linked to accurate andup-to-date information throughout the product lifecycle.

 Analyse traceability data to ensure products meet quality specifications and report ondeviations, anomalies, or non-conformities.

 Collaborate with IT teams to develop or integrate platforms for managing digital conformitystamps and ensuring they are secure, scalable, and easy to use.

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

 Conduct training sessions for internal teams, suppliers, and partners on how to use thedigital stamp system effectively.

 Identify and report potential risks in the traceability system, such as misapplication ofstamps, non-compliant products, or system breaches, and develop mitigation strategies.

 Regularly report on project status, including product compliance data, traceabilityperformance metrics, and any issues related to the digital conformity stamps.

 Generate periodic reports detailing product traceability, quality compliance, and anyconformity issues that arise during the project lifecycle.