Several Senior Registration Officer – Field Support Career Opportunities – National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

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Organization: National Identification and Registration
Authority (NIRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Registration and Operations
About US:
The
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established on
the passing of the Uganda Registration of Persons Act, 2015. The Act was made
to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for
registration of individuals and to establish a national identification
register. It provides for the mandatory registration of all Ugandan citizens
within Uganda and abroad as well as aliens identification cards and for related
matters.
Job Summary:  The Senior
Registration Officer – Field Support will manage and provide technical support
to District Information Technology Officers for purposes of smoothening the
Registration processes
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Offers logistical support to field
    registration offices
  • Ensures timely delivery and quality of
    electronic and manual registration data from field offices
  • Carries out public awareness campaigns and
    information dissemination on civil and citizenship registration
  • Offers technical support and advice to field
    offices and management as well as transmission of registration manual and
    electronic data from the field to headquarters
  • Performs any other duties that may be
    assigned from time to time by the Manager, Registration and Operations
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the National
    Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Senior Registration
    Officer – Field Support job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree with
    honors in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering,
    Information Systems Management or related field from a recognized
    institution
  • Professional ICT certifications will be an
    added advantage.
  • At least five (5) years relevant work
    experience in the fields of registration and operations in a reputable
    organization, two (2) years of which are at supervisory level.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute
    tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
  • Knowledge of relevant statutory and
    regulatory requirements.
  • High degree of flexibility to react effectively
    to unforeseen circumstances
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
    skills
  • Ability to multi-task and meet tight
    deadlines
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams 
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested persons should send their applications,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/
testimonials to the National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited
(PIUL), Plot 26B Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala or
hand deliver the application at its offices indicated above from 8.00am to
5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names
and contact details of three professional referees. Also, in your application
letter and on the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you
are applying for.
Deadline: 3rd August, 2016
NB: If you do not hear from NIRA within two months
from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying
will lead to disqualification.
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