Senior Project Officer

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER COMPETENCIES

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

 A post graduate qualification in a science related field from a recognized University/Instituteis an added advantage.

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

 Should have working experience of at least 5 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.

 Implement strategies for the deployment of digital conformity stamps and ensure seamlessintegration with product traceability systems.

 In liaison with stakeholders (internal and external), ensure successful implementation ofdigital stamps for product traceability.

 Design a framework that ensures a traceability system that integrates with digital conformitystamps to allow real-time tracking of products from production to end-consumers.

 Ensure uninterrupted creation, assignment, and application of Digital Conformity Stamps(DCS) on quality products at various points in the supply chain (e.g., production,distribution).

 Monitor the use of digital stamps to ensure proper usage and prevent fraudulentapplications 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.

 Design quality control processes to guarantee that all products stamped meet the requiredconformity standards.

 Initiate and develop appropriate system for data capture and management to ensure thedigital stamp is linked to accurate and up-to-date information throughout the productlifecycle.

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

 In liaison with the IT team, ensure smooth running of the Digital Conformity Stamps projecton the developed or integrated platforms for easy usage.

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

 Participate in sensitization training programs for internal teams, suppliers, and partners onhow to use the digital 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.

 Monitor staff performance and undertake periodic performance appraisals in a timelymanner.

 Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports with recommendations onactivities of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project