Job Opportunities at Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

Job Opportunities

Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

  • Position(s): 11
  • Deadline: 2026-07-31
  • 55

1. Job Title: Laboratory Attendant

Job responsibilities

  • Maintaining, monitoring, and recording the performance of the autoclave used for decontamination.

  • Compiling and keeping together the records of Lab-ware.

  • Collecting and transferring used lab ware to the wash-up room from designated places of various laboratories.

  • Decontamination of microbiology lab ware and wastes.

  • Cleaning of glassware and laboratory coats.

  • Reporting broken glassware for replacement.

  • Identifying and requisitioning controlled document laboratory cleaning consumables.

  • Issuing clean glassware to laboratory analysts.

  • Keeping the washroom clean and well organized.

Qualifications

  • Diploma (A2) in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Resources management skills

  • Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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2. Job Title: Food Microbiology Officer

Job responsibilities

  • Receiving and Ensuring proper storage of samples

  • Carrying out tests and prepare reports

  • Preparation of media and reagents

  • Managing reference cultures

  • Technical evaluation of received culture media

  • Check quality performance of culture media and keep records.

  • Implementing and participating in review of Microbiology laboratory quality system

  • Maintain and monitor the microbiology assigned Equipment and retain records

  • Initiate and update the laboratory management on new technology to improve the quality of results and minimise testing duration.

  • Perform other activities assigned the supervisor Participate in standardization activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Applied Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Biomedical Laboratory Sciences with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

  • Resources management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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3. Job Title: Taximeters Verification Officer

Job responsibilities

  • Perform Verification/type approval/ metrological controls of Taxi/Auto meters and timers

  • Ensure the measurement traceability of taximeter verification standards are maintained

  • Ensure fee allocated to verification activities is deposit as per the procedure in place

  • Conduct activities under legal metrology such as metrological controls, verification and initiate the necessary follow up actions.

  • Provide report to direct supervisor on work performed and matters affecting the work of the unit and the general execution of activities.

  • Complete and maintaining records of activities conducted daily.

  • Maintain the Quality Management System of the laboratory and other standard by conducting activities in accordance RS 438:2021 and procedures

  • Implement the law governing metrology in Rwanda, ministerial orders, regulations and other applicable laws

  • Account for monthly revenue generated from the execution of laboratory activities in the field pre-packaged commodities in number, length and area controls

  • Maintain the laboratory in a tidy and organised manner at all times.

  • Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the direct supervisor and any other duly authorised person.

  • Operate in compliance with organizational regulation and rules

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Resources management skills

  • Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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4. Job Title: Geotechnical Laboratory Officer

Job responsibilities

  1. Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible;

  2. Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements;

  3. Keeping of technical records;

  4. Participate in the development , control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents;

  5. Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty;

  6. Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities;

  7. Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;

  8. Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated;

  9. Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery;

  10. Training and coaching students on attachment;

  11. Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;

  12. Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist;

  13. Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents;

  14. Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person;

  15. Perform any other activity assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology Engineering with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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5. Job Title: Building Materials Officer

Job responsibilities

  1. Development and maintenance of National Standard in the areas of building materials.

  2. Carry out standards need assessment for identification of priority standards to be developed

  3. Map of priority topics with already existing relevant international, regional or other national or for foreign standards

  4. Prepare yearly standardization work programmes

  5. Prepare preliminary draft standards

  6. Convene and conducting Working Group, Subcommittees and Technical committee meetings and act as secretary to the Committee.

  7. Prepare Committee drafts, Rwanda Draft Standards and Final Draft Rwanda standards

  8. Represent RSB in Regional/international technical committee meetings (ISO,ARSO,COMESA, EAC, etc.) and represent Rwanda interests

  9. Propose and providing working draft for regional /International technical committee consideration as new work items

  10. Consider and approving of proposals from member States as new items

  11. Convene and conducting National Consultation meetings or Mirror Committee meetings and act as secretary to the committees

  12. Act as Secretary of the regional/International technical committee for which Rwanda hosts the secretariat

  13. Conduct trainings, standards awareness and certification audits

  14. Prepare training materials

  15. Conduct trainings, seminars and workshops to Stakeholders

  16. Conduct certification audits and assessment of companies to determine standards compliance level

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Material Sciences, Metallurgy with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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6. Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job responsibilities

  1. Ensuring availability of laboratory testing tools, consumables and PPEs

  2. Reporting broken laboratory testing tools, consumables and PPEs for replacement

  3. Identifying and requisitioning of laboratory testing tools, consumables and PPEs

  4. Issuing laboratory testing tools, consumables and PPEs to the laboratory analysts

  5. Assisting the laboratory officer in sample preparation for tests,

  6. Planning and conducting preventive maintenance of testing equipment,

  7. Prepare samples/specimens

  8. Follow methodologies in carrying routine tasks

  9. Monitoring laboratory environmental conditions

  10. Organize and maintain lab storage, samples, and specimens

  11. Perform any other organization related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the direct supervisor and any other duly authorised person.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Resources management skills

  • Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Risk management skills;

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7. Job Title: Trace Metals Laboratory Officer

Job responsibilities

  1. Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible;

  2. Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements;

  3. Keeping of technical records;

  4. Participate in the development, control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents;

  5. Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty;

  6. Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities;

  7. Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;

  8. Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated;

  9. Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery;

  10. Training and coaching students on attachment;

  11. Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;

  12. Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist;

  13. Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents;

  14. Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person;

  15. Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses;

  16. Participating in standardization activities

  17. Perform any other activity assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

    0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Resources management skills

  • Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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8. Job Title: Animal Feed Certification Officer

Job responsibilities

  1. Conduct certification and recertification audits.

  2. Conducting surveillance audits

  3. Conducting market surveillance on certified products

  4. Complaint handling on service and certified products

  5. Participate in system development, maintenance and improvement

  6. Training and participation in technical committees

  7. Reporting on Animal Feeds Certification

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Feeds Production / Processing, Food Safety, Agricultural Sciences with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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9. Job Title: Textile And Leather Products Certification Officer

Job responsibilities

  1. Conduct certification and recertification audits.

  2. Conduct surveillance audits

  3. Conduct market surveillance on certified products

  4. Complaint handling on service and certified products

  5. Participate in system development, maintenance and improvement

  6. Training and participation in technical committees

  7. Reporting on textile and leather products certification and submitting them to the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Textile, Leather Technology, Fabrics Technology, Sericulture with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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10. Job Title: FSMS/HACCP Certification Officer

Job responsibilities

  1. Conduct certification audits for management systems

  2. Conducting surveillance audits

  3. Complaint handling on service and certified clients

  4. Participate in system development, maintenance and improvement

  5. Training, auditing and participation in technical committees

  6. Reporting HACCP/FSMS activities on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Quality Management Systems, Catering, Agriculture Sciences with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Resources management skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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11. Job Title: EMS/EnMS Certification Officer

Job responsibilities

  1. Conduct certification audits for management systems

  2. Conduct surveillance audits

  3. Complaint handling on service and certified clients

  4. Participate in system development, maintenance and improvement

  5. Training, auditing and participation in technical committees

  6. Reporting EMS/EnMS activities on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Geology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Energy, Mechatronics Engineering, Mining with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

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