Principal Administration Officer Job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Principal Administration Officer Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: June 16 2023

Hiring Organization: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Job Details:

Reporting to the Manager Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will perform the following duties;
• Develop a framework for maintaining Bureau’s assets and installations through contract management of the contracted service providers.
• Establish and maintain an effective asset management system
• Coordinate and provide guidance on all construction projects and ensure that they are within the approved strategic plan and also adhere to PPDA regulations
• Maintain and ensure proper and effective utilisation of utilities
• Coordinate UNBS fleet management and establish a framework for its effective utilisation and maintenance.
• Maintain an up-to-date register of all contracted services and ensure timely procurement for any administrative services to avoid service gaps.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the Bureau work environment to standard through effective supervision and coordination of contracted firms.
• Effectively supervise all administrative and support staff in the division

Qualifications And Other Requirements
Master’s Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration or any other related qualification from a recognised University/Institution
Honours Degree in Business/ Public Administration, management or in any science related field from a recognised University/Institute
Certificate in Administrative Law is an added advantage
Minimum of 8 years’ working experience with work involving Administrative roles
Must be computer literate with excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet applications
Age: Between 30 and 45 years
Interested Candidates should also possess the following skills;
Hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision
Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls functional areas

The successful candidate must have Proven Supervisory skills, high level of integrity and professionalism, Communication, Teamwork, Time Management and Analytical skills and must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications

Application procedure

UNBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all eligible Ugandans are encouraged to apply.
Details of the above Job Requirements can be found on UNBS Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Mode of Application
i) Follow the Link https://hrm.unbs.go.ug/jobs/apply
ii) Use your Email Address for Registration
iii) Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
iv) Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
v) Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
vi) No Hand Delivered Applications will be received Please Note
i) Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
ii) UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment
iii) Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
iv) Applications are open from 5th to 16th June 2023, 5.00pm.