18 Job Positions at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

18 Job Positions at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Chemical and Consumer Products standards Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

4. Prepare preliminary draft standards
5. Convene and conducting Working Group, Subcommittees, and Technical committee meetings and act as secretary to the Committees
6. Prepare Committee drafts, Rwanda Draft Standards and Final Draft Rwanda standards
7. Propose and providing working draft for regional/international technical committee consideration as new work items
8. Consider and approving of proposals from member States as new items
9. Convene and conducting National Consultation meetings or Mirror Committee meetings and act as secretary to the committees
10. Represent RSB in Regional/international technical committee meetings (ISO, CODEX Alimentalius, ARSO, COMESA, EAC, etc.) and represent Rwandan interests
Act as Secretary of the regional/international technical committee for which Rwanda hosts the secretariat
11. Prepare training materials
12. Conduct trainings, seminars and workshops to Stakeholders
Conduct certification audits and assessment of companies to determine standards compliance level

 

 

Standardization Marks Protection Specialist Under Contract at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

Conducts the surveillance and checks the compliance of protected RSB Standardization Quality Marks on the market.
• Manages standardization conformity assessment and accreditation related data.
• Uses statistical data to challenge or propose solutions to any matter related to standardization, conformity assessment and accreditation.
• Supports awareness activities.

 

Microbiology Standards Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Carry out standards need assessment for identification of priority standards to be developed
2. Map of priority topics with already existing relevant international, regional or other national or foreign standards
3. Prepare yearly standardization work programmes
4. Prepare preliminary draft standards
5. Convene and conducting Working Group, Subcommittees, and technical committee meetings and act as secretary to the Committees
6. Prepare Committee drafts, Rwanda Draft Standards and Final Draft Rwanda standards
7. Propose and providing working draft for regional/international technical committee consideration as new work items
8. Consider and approving of proposals from member States as new items
9. Convene and conducting National Consultation meetings or Mirror Committee meetings and act as secretary to the committees
10. Act as Secretary of the regional/international technical committee for which Rwanda hosts the secretariat
11. Prepare training materials
12. Conduct trainings, seminars and workshops to Stakeholders
13. Conduct certification audits and assessment of companies to determine standards compliance level

 

Time and Frequency Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Maintain and implement laboratory management systems of Time and Frequency Laboratory according to ISO/IEC 17025
2. Propose Time and Frequency annual action plan and submit to direct supervisor
3. Prepare Time and Frequency weekly activities pal and submit it to direct supervisor
4. Carry out Time and Frequency laboratory duties according to the action plan
5. Draft calibration or verification methods based on international standards or guidelines or based principles of measurement science and technics and submit to direct supervision for review and approval
6. Prepare and keep up to date Time and Frequency laboratory inventory
7. Analyses, redesigns or adjusts measurement capability to minimize errors in Time and Frequency laboratory and submit to Director for approval
8. To conduct markets survey for supporting Time and Frequency laboratory scope upgrade
9. Prepare draft calibration/Verification certificates, Survey reports and keep records of raw data
10. Prepare and submit the progress reports of performed laboratory activity
11. Implement corrective actions to address identified non- conformity and or non-conforming work in time and Frequency Laboratory
12. Ensure maintenance plan of Time and Frequency laboratory standards/equipment is implemented
13. Ensure the Time and Frequency reference and working standards are handled and kept according to the international standards requirement
14. Ensure the customer items/Unit under calibration or verification are handled and kept according to the international standards requirements and procedure in place
15. Maintain the laboratory in a tidy and organised manner at all times.
16. Perform any other organization related

 

Geotechnical Laboratory Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible;
2. Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements;
3. Keeping of technical records;
4. Participate in the development , control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents;
5. Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty;
6. Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities;
7. Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
8. Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated;
9. Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery;
10. Training and coaching students on attachment;
11. Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;
12. Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist;
13. Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents;
14. Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person;
Perform any other activity assigned by the supervisor.

 

Advisor Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

Assisting the Director General in undertaking planning, designing and managing of different standardization and conformity assessment related activities;
• Providing regular reports and technical notices on status of implementation of action plans and other standardization activities;
• Overseeing overall monitoring and evaluation on the functioning of the RSB organizational structure, and human resource management;
• Preparing periodic reports and technical memoranda on the implementation status of the activities under RSB as required by the Board of Directors or RSB Senior Management;
• Contributing to the development and refinement of the vision and strategy for the institution;
• Supporting the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the institution achieves its short, medium and long-term objectives;
• Examining all technical information (documents, files, reports, etc.) in line with the core missions of the institution;
• Reading and verify the form and substance of document submitted to the Director General;
• Providing strategic advice on all matters relating to the policies, projects and public programs;
• Analyzing Memorandum of Understanding and Bilateral Agreement submitted to the Director General;
• Analyzing annual institutional performance and provide strategic advice for improvement
• Setting up the tools and mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation, the coherence between the institution’s mandate with the Sustainable Development Goals, the Country Vision and other national policies regarding institution’s intervention area;
• Preparing and reviewing speeches and messages to be delivered by the Director General.

 

Minerals Laboratory Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

a) Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible;
b) Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements;
c) Keeping of technical records;
d) Participate in the development , control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents;
e) Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty;
f) Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities;
g) Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
h) Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated;
i) Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery;
j) Training and coaching students on attachment;
k) Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;
l) Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist;
m) Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents;
n) Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person;
o) Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses;
p) Participating in standardization activities
q) Perform a

 

Trace Metals Laboratory Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible;
2. Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements;
3. Keeping of technical records;
4. Participate in the development, control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents;
5. Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty;
6. Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities;
7. Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
8. Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated;
9. Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery;
10. Training and coaching students on attachment;
11. Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;
12. Participatingin the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist;
13. Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents;
14. Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person;
15. Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses;
16. Participating in standardization activities
Perform any other activity assigned by the supervisor.

 

Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible;
2. Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements;
3. Keeping of technical records;
4. Participate in the development, control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents;
5. Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty;
6. Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities;
7. Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
8. Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated;
9. Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery;
10. Training and coaching students on attachment;
11. Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;
12. Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist;
13. Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents;
14. Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person;
15. Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses;
Perform any other activity assigned by the supervisor.

 

Food Microbiology Laboratory Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Receiving and Ensuring proper storage of samples
2. Carrying out tests and prepare reports
3. Preparation of media and reagents
4. Managing reference cultures
5. Technical evaluation of received culture media
6. Check quality performance of culture media and keep records.
7. Implementing and participating in review of Microbiology laboratory quality system
8. Maintain and monitor the microbiology assigned Equipment and retain records
9. Initiate and update the laboratory management on new technology to improve the quality of results and minimise testing duration.
10. Perform other activities assigned the supervisor
Participate in standardization activities

 

Temperature Laboratory Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Maintain and implement laboratory management systems of Temperature Laboratory according to ISO/IEC 17025.
2. Prepare Laboratory annual action plan and submit to direct supervisor
3. Prepare Temperature and humidity Laboratories weekly activities plan and submit it to direct supervisor
4. Carry out Temperature and Humidity laboratories duties according to the action plan
5. Draft calibration or verification methods based on international standards or guidelines or based principles of measurement science and techniques and submit to direct supervision for review and approval
6. Prepare and keep up to date Temperature laboratory inventory
7. Analyses, redesigns or adjusts measurement capability to minimize errors in pressure laboratory and submit to Director for approval.
8. To conduct markets survey for supporting Temperature laboratory scope upgrade.
9. Prepare draft calibration/Verification certificates, Survey reports and keep records of raw data.
10. Prepare and submit the progress reports of performed laboratory activity
11. Implement corrective actions to address identified non- conformity and or non-conforming work in Temperature and Humidity laboratories

 

Testing Laboratory Quality Mnagement Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Prepare and submit the progress reports of performed laboratory activity
2. Implement corrective actions to address identified non- conformity and or non-conforming work in time and Frequency Laboratory
3. Ensure maintenance plan of Time and Frequency laboratory standards/equipment is implemented
4. Ensure the Time and Frequency reference and working standards are handled and kept according to the international standards requirement
5. Ensure the customer items/Unit under calibration or verification are handled and kept according to the international standards requirements and procedure in place
6. Maintain the laboratory in a tidy and organised manner at all times.
7. Perform any other organization related

 

Mycotoxins Laboratory Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible;
– Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements;
– Keeping of technical records;
– Participate in the development, control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents;
– Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
– Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated;
– Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery;
– Training and coaching students on attachment.

 

Dosimetry Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Maintain and implement laboratory management systems of dosimetry, photometry and radiometry Laboratories according to ISO/IEC 17025
2. Propose dosimetry annual action plan and submit to direct supervisor
3. Prepare dosimetry weekly activities pal and submit it to direct supervisor
4. Carry out dosimetry, photometry and photometry laboratories duties according to the action plan
5. Draft calibration or verification methods in dosimetry, photometry and radiometry laboratories based on international standards or guidelines or based principles of measurement science and testing technics and submit to direct supervisor for review and approval
6. Prepare and keep up to date dosimetry laboratory inventory
7. Analyses, redesigns or adjusts measurement capability to minimize errors in dosimetry, photometry and radiometry laboratories and submit to Director for approval
8. To conduct markets survey for supporting dosimetry laboratory scope upgrade
9. Prepare draft calibration/Verification certificates and testing or Survey reports and keep records of raw data
10. Prepare and submit the monthly progress reports

 

Weighing Instruments Officer Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Job description

1. Perform initial, sub-sequent verification and metrological control of weighing measuring instruments
2. Ensuring that standard used are traceable at national and international level.
3. Participate in awareness campaign on the use of weighing instruments and its stamping.
4. Provide report to direct supervisor on work performed and matters affecting the work in the laboratory
5. Maintaining records generated as per the procedure in place;
6. Participate in the establishment and maintenance of quality management system as per RS 438:2021 requirements;
7. Implement provision of the law and ministerial order related to the importation of measuring instruments;
8. Account for monthly revenue generated from the execution of laboratory activities and report to the direct supervisor
9. Maintain the laboratory in a tidy and organized manner at all times.
10. Operate in compliance with organizational regulation and rules