EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITH RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD

POSITION: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS AUTOMATION INITIATIVES AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD

Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) is a public institution established by Rwanda Government Legislation N° 50/2013 of 28/06/2013 determining the mission, organization and functioning of the Rwanda Standards Board to undertake all activities pertaining to the development of Standards, Conformity Assessment and Metrology services in the country. It is the only body with powers to define and possess national standards. Public services and public or private firms must present their standards to RSB for adoption at national level. RSB is governed by the Board of Directors composed of major stakeholders from government, industry and academic institutions, as well as consumer associations.

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an aid-for-trade organization that was established with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. TMEA operates on a not-for-profit basis and is funded by the development agencies of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, UK and USA. TMEA works closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, the private sector and civil society organizations. 

RSB working with TMEA are seeking to engage an ICT technical assistant to provide support towards TMEA funded digitalisation project(s) at RSB. This position shall be contracted for a period of twelve (12) calendar months (with possibility of extension). Detailed terms of reference for the position can be accessed through https://bit.ly/2Kmqyqq. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and detailed CV, including details of your qualifications, experience, and present position by 15th August 2018 to ict4trade@trademarkea.com. Your application should also include a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, and names and contact details of three referees. Interviews will be conducted late August/early September 2018. 

The title of your application should clearly indicate TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS AUTOMATION INITIATIVES AT RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD for it to be reviewed.

***Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply***