Job Title: Assistant Commissioner Registration Services
Organisation: Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Commissioner -Registration Services
About Organisation:
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) is established as a Statutory Body under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau Act Cap. 210. The Bureau is a key player in Commercial, Civil and Intellectual Property Rights Registration that facilitate private sector development and vital statistics for national planning.
Job Summary: To provide technical leadership in the management of registration services in accordance with statutory requirements, policies, guidelines and standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing, reviewing and implementing strategies, standards and guidelines for registration of documents and licensing.
- Providing technical support and advice; and mentoring subordinate staff on registration of documents and licensing.
- Designing and controlling internal operation systems, workflow process and procedures for the registration of documents and licensing.
- Advising management and government on relevant policy and legislative issues related to the mandate of the URSB.
- Managing the assessment and collection of non-tax revenue accruing from registrations and licensing.
- Overseeing the effective management of all estates under the control of the office of the Official Receiver.
- Managing the registration, monitoring and regulation of stakeholders/ Practioners in the URSB space in compliance with the legal and policy frameworks.
- Liaising with partners such professional bodies, police, judiciary for compliance with legislation.
- Conducting hearings of appeals and handing down of written decisions.
- Managing the performance of subordinate staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
EITHER
- An Honours degree in Law from a recognized University or institution.
- A postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre or any accredited institution.
- A Master’s degree in Law from a recognized University or institution.
- Certification from Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) is an added advantage.
OR
- An Honours degree in either Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration or Business Administration (Management Option) from a recognized University or institution.
- A Master’s degree in Management from a recognized University or institution.
Work Experience
- At least nine (9) years working experience three (3) of which should have been served at Principal or Supervisory level in Registration Services or equivalent level of experience from a reputable public or private institution.
Key Competences
Technical
- Strategic thinking
- Organisation and decision-making skills
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Policy management
- Financial management
- Public relations and customer care
Behavioral
- Leadership
- Human resource management
- Negotiation and mediation
- Change management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality
- Ethics and integrity
How to Apply:
ALL applicants who wish to join Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th June 2025
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