8 JOB POSITIONS AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

8 JOB POSITIONS AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

QMS and EMS Certification Officer AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

Job Description

1. Conduct certification and re
– certification audit for management systems

– Certification Application Review

– Audit planning

– Conducting audits and follow up of non conformities if any

– Writing of audit reports and submission of client’s file for certification decision

– Communicating to clients the decision of the certification committee

2. Conducting surveillance audit

– Planning of audits

– Conducting audits and follow up of non conformities if any

– Reporting on continual compliance and give opinion on maintenance of certification

3. Complaint handling on service and certified client

– Receiving of complaint

– Processing of complaints

– Follow up complaint and effectively close the complaint

– Giving feedback to clients

4. Participate in system development, maintenance and improvement

– Writing up of any documentation that may be required,

– Carry out all activities as per available policies, manuals, procedures, etc.

– Report any inadequacies and make proposal for improvement of the system
5. Reporting

– Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submit them to the supervisor

 

 

Job Profile

A0 in Engineering, Chemistry, Agricultural sciences,Food Sciences, Biological Sciences, Industrial Chemistry

Key technical skills and knowledge required:

– High analytical skills;
– Factual approach to decision making;
– Knowledge of certification procedures;
– organizational and leadership skills;
– Quality assurance skills;
– Time management skills;
– Decision making skills;
– Excellent communication skills;
– Computer skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.

 

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Destructive tests Laboratories Officer AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

Job Description

1. Being responsible for accurate and quick performance of Destructive tests analytical work assigned

– Undertaking Laboratory tests and reporting all laboratory activities to direct supervisor

– Where possible, conducting quality controls tests/verifications before testing for ensuring and monitoring the quality of laboratory test results

– Maintaining laboratory generated records and keep up to date all laboratory documents

– Identifying all sources of uncertainties of measurements

– Proper handling and good housekeeping of test items

– Proper management of waste generated in Destructive tests laboratory

2. Taking care of Destructive tests Laboratory equipment

– Maintaining laboratory equipment files according to NQTLD management System

– Maintaining the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction

– Establishing a maintenance and calibration plan and request for its implementation

– Develop safety working instructions of Destructive tests laboratory equipments

3. Assuring quality of test results in Destructive tests Laboratory

– Ensuring quality of test result before issuing the test report

– Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports

– Identifying source of uncertainties of measurements and estimating uncertainty budget

– Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system

– Documentation of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

4. Procurement planning and acceptance of supplies of Destructive tests Laboratory

– Give recommendation on equipment, chemicals reagents and spare parts required in Destructive tests laboratory including designing of simple modifications and fixtures to facilitate performance of tests

– Preparation of proposal of technical specifications of Destructive tests laboratory testing equipment spares parts and laboratory consumables for purchase

– Participation in evaluation of new equipments of Destructive tests laboratory after commissioning

5. Providing expertise in materials engineering field

– Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person

– Training of students on attachment in Destructive tests Laboratory and ensuring their supervision at all times

– Providing expertise for matters pertaining to materials engineering if requested by Rwanda Standards Board.

 

Job Profile

A0 in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering.

Key technical skills and knowledge required:

– Good knowledge in laboratory testing procedures;

– Excellent communication, organisation;

– Analytical and problem solving skills;

– Leadership and management skills;

– High analytic thinker;

– Initiative skills;

– Systems analysis & evaluation skills;

– Proven computer skills,

– Team work and Collaboration;

– Time Management;

– Interpersonal skills;

– Collaboration and team working skills;

– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.

 

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FSMS/HACCP Officer AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

Job Description

1. Conduct certification and re
– certification audit for FSMS/HACCP systems

– Certification Application Review

– Audit planning

– Conducting audits and follow up of non conformities if any

– Writing of audit reports and submission of client’s file for certification decision

– Communicating to clients the decision of the certification committee

2. Conducting surveillance audit

– Planning of audits

– Conducting audits and follow up of non conformities if any

– Reporting on continual compliance and give opinion on maintenance of certification

3. Complaint handling on service and certified client

– Receiving of complaint

– Processing of complaints

– Follow up complaint and effectively close the complaint

– Giving feedback to clients

4. Participate in system development, maintenance and improvement

– Writing up of any documentation that may be required,

– Carry out all activities as per available policies, manuals, procedures, etc.

– Report any inadequacies and make proposal for improvement of the system
5. Reporting

– Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submit them to the supervisor

 

Job Profile

A0 in food science, food Technology, food processing

Key technical skills and knowledge required:

– High analytical skills;
– Factual approach to decision making;
– Knowledge of certification procedures;
– organizational and leadership skills;
– Quality assurance skills;
– Time management skills;
– Decision making skills;
– Excellent communication skills;
– Computer skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.

 

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Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication /IT & Multimedia Engineering Standard AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

Job Description

 

1. Development of national standards

– Carry out standards needs assessment

– Prepare preliminary drafts

– Conduct Technical committee, subcommittee, Working Group, meetings

– Organize public review of draft standards

– Prepare Final Draft Rwanda Standards and concept note for Board approval

2. Participate in regional/ international standardization activities

– Propose and provide working drafts for regional/international technical committee consideration as new work items

– Consider proposals from Member States as new work items

– Conduct National Consultative meetings

– Represent RSB in regional/international technical committee meetings

– Act as Secretary of the regional/international technical committee meetings where Rwanda holds the secretariat

3. Standards awareness to stakeholders

– Prepare training materials

– Conduct awareness workshop

 

Job Profile

Ao in Electromechanical/Electrical/Electronics, Telecommunication/Computer Engineering Key Technical Skills
– Knowledge Required:
– Understanding Electrical/Electronics&Telecommunications/IT& multimedia Engineering policies and strategies
– ability to provide innovative technical solutions, strategies and options
– High organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
– High analytical Skills;
– Time management Skills;
– Advanced Computer Skills;
– Time management Skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.

 

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Food Nutrient and additives Laboratory Officer AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

Job Description
1. Being responsible for accurate and quick performance of analytical work assigned

– Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents

– Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analysis

– Carrying out tests, interpreting results and learning to spot obvious errors, identifying their source and rectifying

– Calculating uncertainties of measurement especially in cases of marginal test results

– Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports

– Participating in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Lead officer.
2. Taking care of laboratory equipment

– Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment

– Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instructions

– Observe safety regulations, establish a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.
3. Assuring quality of test results

– Documentation of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and submit them for approval;

– Planning and requesting for prompt and correct calibration of equipment and instruments;

– Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;

– Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.
4. Procurement planning and acceptance of supplies

– Give recommendation on equipment, chemicals and reagents required for testing including designing simple modifications and fixtures to facilitate performance of tests;

– Preparation of proposal of technical specification of equipment spares parts and laboratory consumables for purchase;

– Participation in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning

– Maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.
5. Training and Technical Committees meetings

– Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person;

– Providing expert testimony to the legal department in court cases involving testing issues;

– Training of students on attachment and ensuring their supervision at all times.

 

Job Profile

A0 in Food Sciences or Chemistry

Key technical skills and knowledge required:

– Good understanding and knowledge in Food testing procedures;

– Excellent communication, organisation;

– Analytical and problem solving skills;

– Leadership and management skills;

– High analytic thinker;

– Initiative skills;

– Systems analysis & evaluation skills;

– Proven computer skills,

– Team work and Collaboration;

– Time Management;

– Interpersonal skills;

– Collaboration and team working skills;

– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.

 

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Power and Energy Laboratory Officer AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

Job Description

 

– Prepare laboratory action plan.

– Perform calibration activities

– Approve raw data

– Prepare draft calibration certificates and reports

– Maintenance of metrology laboratory equipments

– Prepare the Laboratory inventory

– Implement quality management system of the Laboratory according to ISO/IEC 17025:2005

 

Job Profile

A0 in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Physics/Higher National Diploma in Electrical engineering or
Electronics Engineering
Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

– Knowledge in Electrical Power and Energy involves generating, transmission and distribution of
electrical energy;

– Knowldge in Power and Energy Laboratory Analysis;

– Computer Skills;

– High Organizational Skills;

– Excellent Communication Skills & Team working Skills;

– High analytical Skills;

– Time management Skills;

– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.

 

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Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Officer AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

Job Description

1. Microbiological Analysis of environmental samples

– Receiving and Ensuring proper storage of samples

– Preparation of reagents used in testing

– Carrying out tests and prepare reports

2. Preparation of media and reagents used in analysis of samples

– Prepare equipments to be used

– Preparation of media and reagents

– Check their quality performance and keep records.

3. Implementing and participating in review of Microbiology laboratory quality system

4. Maintain and monitor the microbiology assigned equipment and keep record

– Maintain the microbiology assigned equipment

– Prepare and maintain records for maintenance of equipment

– Implementing and participating in review of Microbiology laboratory quality system

– Keeping records of the monitored equipments.

Job Profile

A0 in Microbiology, Biotechnology or Laboratory technology

Key technical skills and knowledge required:

– High analytical skills;
– Knowledge in laboratory testing procedures;
– Organizational and leadership skills;
– Quality assurance skills;
– Time management skills;
– Decision making skills;
– Excellent communication skills;
– Computer skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

 

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Procurement Officer AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD : ( Deadline : 13 December 2019 )

 

Job Description

1. Procurement Procedure implementation

– Procurement planning

– Preparation of bidding documents;

– Publication and distribution of invitations to bids;

– Receipt and safe keeping of bids;

– Obtaining approvals for the award recommendations from competent authorities;

– Preparation of notification of tender awards;

– Providing information and documents requested by the Rwanda Public Procurement Authority;

– Periodic procurement reporting to relevant competent authority.

2. Contract Management

– Ensuring adequate contract execution in collaboration with the beneficiary department

Job Profile

A0 in Procurement, Management, Accounting, Law, Public Finance, Economics
Key technical skills and knowledge required:
– High analytical skills;
– Knowledge of basic business and purchasing pratices
– Knowledge of state contracting law, regulations and procedures
– Knowledge of grade, qualities, suppliers and prices trenders of commodities;
– Knowlege in contract drafting and negotiation
– filing management skills
– Time management skills
– Decision making skills
– Excellent communication skills.
– Computer skills.
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French.

 

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