About the Group

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a government body that is in charge of making, promoting, and enforcing national standards to make sure that products, services, and systems in Uganda are safe and of good quality. UNBS was set up to protect consumer health, promote fair trade, and encourage industrial growth. It has a great reputation for its commitment to excellence, following the rules, and being recognized around the world for its work in standardization and certification.

The company promotes a professional and welcoming work atmosphere. It gives employees chances to advance in their careers, learn new skills, and work in a setting that is flexible and accommodating to their needs. Since it started, UNBS has become an important part of Uganda's economic growth by using new ideas and technology to improve the procedures of testing products, keeping an eye on the market, and certifying them.

UNBS makes sure that Ugandan goods satisfy international quality standards by working with businesses in many different fields and having a presence all across the country. Its basic values—integrity, openness, professionalism, and putting the client first—guide how it does business. Its corporate social responsibility programs raise awareness among consumers, protect the environment, and help small and medium-sized businesses.

What the job is

UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS
P.O. BOX 6329 KAMPALA
TEL: 256-0414-505995 / 222369
FAX: 0414-286123
E-MAIL: info@unbs.go.ug / ed@unbs.go.ug
WEBSITE: www.unbs.go.ug

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a government agency that is in charge of Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology, and Laboratory Testing (SQMT). Its goal is to safeguard consumers and the environment from dangerous goods and promote fair trade.

UNBS wants to hire individuals that are highly motivated, results-oriented, and have the right qualifications and a lot of integrity for the following jobs:

Manager of Imports Inspection
Certification for Managers
Three Regional Manager Positions
Senior Security Officer
Officer in charge of risk management
Analyst of ICT Systems
Assistant Store Manager

UNBS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified Ugandans.
You may find out more about the employment criteria on the UNBS website: www.unbs.go.ug

THREE REGIONAL MANAGER POSITIONS

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director for Management and Financial Services

In charge of running the regional office, leading the team, coordinating technical services, and making sure that regional operations follow the UNBS mandate.

Responsibilities, Roles, and Duties

Be in charge of the regional office, make ensuring resources are used wisely, and hold people accountable.
Help the UNBS's reputation and give the region correct information
Encourage working together with important stakeholders
Oversee technical activities in the regional office
Create and manage policies for field and administrative activities
Make plans, set budgets, and write reports
Allow spending, requests for purchases, and check accountabilities
Write reports on how the work plan is being carried out every month, quarter, and year.
Plan staff reviews and performance evaluations

Education, skills, and qualifications

A master's degree in chemistry, biology, food science, food technology, engineering, or another relevant field from a school that is well-known
Honors degree in one of the fields above
Having training in management is a plus.
At least 9 years of experience, with at least 5 of those years being in a supervisory role
Being a member of a relevant professional organization is a plus.
Strong talents in analysis, creativity, strategy, and interpreting data
Strong talents in leadership, communication, negotiation, ICT, and making decisions
Strong morals and ethics
Age: 35 to 55 years

How to Apply

Mode of Application

Click on this link: https://hrm.unbs.go.ug/jobs/apply
Sign up with your email address
Fill out all of the tabs on the application form.
Under the Documents tab, attach your updated CV with your cell phone number, copies of your academic and professional certificates, and your National Identity Card (NIN).
Click "Submit Application" to finish your application.
Applications that are delivered by hand will not be accepted.

Please be aware
i. Any kind of canvassing will automatically disqualify you.
ii. At no point during the hiring process does UNBS ask for money or favors.
We will only get in touch with people who have been shortlisted.
You can apply from November 17 to 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

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