Manager, Standards Development & Certification

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

REPORTS TO:

• Director, Standards Division 

SUPERVISES:

• Senior Standards Development Officers, Standards Development Officers, Administrative Assistant and Recording Secretary 

OBJECTIVE FOR POSITION:

The incumbent plans, implements and monitors standards development and certification activities of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in order to achieve its mission of promoting competitiveness of Jamaican producers, facilitating trade and protecting consumers. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the implementation of the policy directives of the Standards Council of the BSJ by overseeing the planning, organizing and controlling of the operational activities of the Standards Development Branch 
• Monitors the expenditure and income of the Department 
• Prepares the branch's annual objectives in consultation with the Director, Standards division and subordinates based on the organizational mission, goals and objectives. 
• Evaluates and monitors outcomes of branch objectives and make strategic or operational recommendations to the Director, Standards division to ensure objectives are met. 
• Ensures the development of the SD Branch’s Annual Budget and ensures that variances are favourable in relation to the budgeted expenditure. 
• Prepare monthly operational variance report for division.
• Provides technical information to the management of the BSJ in the review and approval of draft standards developed by committees of industry and submitted to be considered for promulgation as national standards. 
• Liaises with the BSJ Management team to ensure convergence and synergies in attaining the organizational objectives. 
• Assesses standards related concerns with a view to effect solutions that will enhance Jamaica’s trade position locally and internationally. 
• Supports strategic partnerships and alliances with support sector agencies through various medium. 
• Guides the Standards Development Branch in effecting best practices to enhance sustainable economic situation of the BSJ. 
• Advocates the Jamaican position on standardization matters at local and international meetings and conferences. 
• Guides the effectiveness and efficiency of the staff to ensure the execution of the BSJ’s mission. 
• Conducts scheduled evaluations of personnel directly under control and make recommendations for improvement. 
• Administers company rules and regulations. 

UNUSUAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal physical demand required. 

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• MSc Degree in Business Administration or Management Studies 
• Training in Supervisory Management 
• Advance Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite 

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years' experience in a middle management position, of which at least two (2) years are in a scientific organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Expert knowledge in Conformity Assessment Programmes 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Bureau’s Acts and Regulations 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the operations of the Bureau and its core functions
• Comprehensive knowledge of Standards Development and Certification procedures and concepts
• Working knowledge of Research Methodology 
• Ability to meet deadlines 
• Ability to prepare variance reports 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. 
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills. 
• Excellent customer service attitude 

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Normal physical demand 

MENTAL DEMAND

• To solve technical and organizational challenges. 
• To keep abreast of changes in standardization and certification internationally.
• To meet annual objectives. 
• To meet regular reporting deadlines.