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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), and takes overall responsibility for policy execution, planning and control of activities and operations of the Bureau, resource mobilization, utilization and accountability and for ensuring that the Bureau fulfills its mandate, in compliance with pertinent legal and regulatory framework.

• Specifically, the primary role and responsibilities of the Executive Director entail;

• Formulation of high level Business Plans and Strategies, providing overall Coordination and oversight over policy formulation and implementation as well as operations and performance of the Bureau in line with UNBS Mandate, Targets, Goals and best practice Standards and in compliance with applicable laws

• Providing strategic, executive leadership and management of UNBS Financial, Human, Mate- rial, Technical Resources and Assets as well as Intellectual property where applicable; for Insti- tutional growth and long-term sustainability, achievement of Objectives, Goals and fulfillment of its Mandate.

• Advising Government on all matters related to standardization in the country.

• Interpretation and execution of policy, directives and decisions of the governing National Stan- dards Council and providing regular status reports thereof.

• Formulation and execution of annual operational plans and budgets as well as medium to long- term strategic plans, upon approval of the governing National Standards Council..

• Fundraising through developing and preparing sellable projects, proposals and ensuring ac- countability and prudent management of funds and assets from local and international sources

• Provide periodic and annual progress/status reports including audited accounts to the National Standards Council

• Maintain updated records and safe custody of assets and property of UNBS

• Foster links and manage multiple stakeholder relationships in the promotion and delivery of Uganda National Bureau of Standards services and ensuring liaison with all relevant public as well as private sector Institutions at all levels in furthering the UNBS mandate

• Representing and /or ensuring representation of Uganda's interests in standardization work Regionally and Internationally.

• As the ED/Secretary to National Standards Council, coordinate and render administrative sup- port to Council meetings and follow through Council Resolutions.

• Tendering advice to National Standards Council on people leadership matters; including recruit- ment, development, utilization, engagement, motivation and succession planning for staff of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

• Carry out any other relevant duties, as assigned from time to time by the governing National Standards Council or the Minister responsible for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.