Director of Agriculture,Chemistry and Environment Standards Unit Under Statute at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB): (Deadline 26 December 2022)
Job description
1. Participation in the preparation of policies, strategies and standardization plans
– Participating in the assessment of national priorities for standardization ( socioeconomic analysis, new emerging sectors identification and future plans) to develop policies, strategies and standardization plans
– Participating in organization of Stakeholders consultations to get their inputs in the draft strategies, policies and accommodate their feedback
– Determining of required resources ( human, material and financial) for implementing the plans
– Participating in the development and approval processes of six month and yearly standardization work programs
– Ensuring periodic review of the strategies and plans to effectively and efficiently achieve the standardization objectives
– Ensuring that the strategies and plans are result oriented.
2. Coordinate the development of national standards in the areas of agriculture, chemistry and environment
– Providing leadership to the development of standards in the areas of agriculture, chemistry, services and environmental protection
– Ensuring that all projects and developments related to Standards are carried out and completed in according to procedures
– Providing advice to technical officers with regard to regional , international reference materials to be used in standards development
– Attending technical Subcommittee/Mirror Committee/ Technical committees meetings to advise on contentious issues and standards requirements
– Ensuring the Preparation of Final Draft Rwanda standards and submit them to the Division Manager for presentation to the Board for approval and be the custodian of standards developed in the Unit
– Monitoring Regional/International standardization activities and ensure that decision related to the Unit is implemented.
3. Ensure the implementation of Quality management systems within the Unit
– Ensuring that activities of the Unit are carried out according to the set policies, goals and procedures;
– Ensuring decisions taken (including corrective actions and management review recommendations) at Division level are implemented;
– Monitoring targeted dates for standards publication;
– Proposing any action to improve customer satisfaction in the Unit.
4. Report and participate in staff evaluation under the Unit
– Ensuring Unit staff signed their performance contract on time and their compliance with duties and annual plan of action;
– Compiling progress and annual reports of the Unit;
– Supervising and evaluating the Standards Unit Staff members.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Food Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Chemistry Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Science
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Food Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Food Processing
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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