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| ASSISTANT STANDARDS OFFICER |
| Zambia Bureau of Standards |
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Posted 2018-05-28 08:49:28
Zambia
Bureau of Standards (ZABS) is a statutory body established by Act Number 4 of
2017 to support industry in the production of goods and services of acceptable
quality tbr national and international markets. The Act mandates
ZABS, among others, to undertake Standardization, Product certification,
testing and training services.
VACANCIES
The
Zambia Bureau of Standards wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced
Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant position:
ASSISTANT
STANDARDS OFFICER (01)
Purpose
of Job:
To
undertake the development of national standards in order to enhance the quality,
safety and competitiveness of-products and services on the market
A. KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Undertakes effectively the
development of national standards in order to contribute to the enhancement of
quality, safety and competitiveness of products and services on the market.
§ Undertake regularly the
harmonization of Zambian Standards with those in the region and the rest of the
world in order to improve the competitiveness of Zambian products and services
locally and intemationally.
§ To adhere to laid down
procedures in the development of Zambian Standards and suggest areas of
improvement.
§ Undertakes regularly the
provision of secretarial services to the Technical Committees on standards
development in order to facilitate their smooth operations
§ Facilitate identification
of remedial measures on standards through effective implementation of
monitoring and evaluation programmes.
§ Ensure timely revision and
amendment of Zambian Standards so that they are in line with the state of the
art and technology applicable for the products and services.
§ Prepare accurate activity
monthly, quarterly and adhoc reports incorporating recommendations to
facilitate necessary interventions.
§ Prepare monthly, quarterly
and annual activity and implementation programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS,
EXPERIENCE AND
§ Bachelor Of Science degree
in Food Science or related program
§ Minimum or three (3 )
years’ work experience in a food/manufacturing industry
§ Good organizational skills
§ Good communication skills
§ Ability to write technical
reports
§ Ability to speak English
fluently.
§ Computer literate
§ Added advantage – Knowledge
in ISO 9001 standard
CONDITIONS
The
positions are in the Permanent and Pensionable conditions of service category.
If you
feel you have the necessary qualifications and personal attributes for the job,
please send your application letter together with copies of education and
professional certificates and a detailed C.V to the undersigned on or before
5th June, 2018.
The Human Resources and
Administration Manager
Zambia Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 50259
LUSAKA
