Technical Officer – Standards Development

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Technical Officer - Standards Development (TO-SD) in the Standards Development Unit of the Dominica Bureau of Standards. The Technical Officer reports to the Programme Manager National Standards Development Programme.

Responsibility

• Develop and implement strategies and programmes for building an awareness of the need for Standards in the business, industrial, services and public sectors and promote the establishment and maintenance of Standards nationally.
• Develop and maintain National Standards through Technical Committee Management and to serve as Technical Secretary of these Committees.
• Research and identify areas, products or services to be standardized.
• Develop draft documentation incorporating general specifications for product, services, processed and practices under consideration.
• Visit and meet with manufacturers and exporters to advice on and discuss standardization matters.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of CARICOM and International Standards.

Experience and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in the Natural Science, Engineering or Technology; or experience in a similar post
• Training in Standards Related Matters will be an asset
• Training and/or experience in Project Management, trade and trade-related matters would be an asset
• 3 to 5 years working experience in a technical capacity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Computer Literate

Benefits and Others

The position will be on a contractual basis for a period of two (2) years, renewable upon satisfactory performance. The successful applicant will receive a compensation package based on qualification and experience to include a basic salary, a travel allowance and a gratuity upon satisfactory completion.