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Several Senior Registration Officer – Identity Cards Job Opportunities – National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Organization: National Identification and Registration
Authority (NIRA)
Authority (NIRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Data Processing and Production
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.
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 – Identity Cards will manage card-related registration
process of clients for the purposes of obtaining National Identity Cards.
Registration Officer – Identity Cards will manage card-related registration
process of clients for the purposes of obtaining National Identity Cards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offers technical guidance and logistical
support to citizens and non-citizens enrollment and registration offices, manages
and oversees operations of the personalization and data centers - Manages all technical aspects necessary for
effective identification of citizens and non-citizen residents - Manages and supervises the registration
processes through initiation and authorization of communication and
correspondence, preparation of reports and certification of enrollment,
registration and issuance of national identity cards - Supervises and ensures appropriate use of the
biometric data processing system for verification and identification of
physical characteristics for enrolled and registered persons - Ensures that enrollment and registration work
plans, work methods, processes and procedures are efficient and cost
effective - Carries out research and surveys to determine
realistic threats to the person identification system, ensures its
security and prevents the misuse of data embedded in the biometric system - Coordinates with relevant departments to
analyze biometric data for performance evaluation - Manages the use of quality assurance manual
and electronic registration processes, statutory requirements and issues
notices for compliance and enforcement - Ensures that applicants’ records are backed
up on flash disks and removable hard drives and safely delivered to the
headquarters for processing. - Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the Manager, Data Processing and Production
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the National
Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Senior Registration
Officer – Identity Cards 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 - Knowledge in Biometric Identification is an
added advantage. - A minimum of 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. - Proven ability to effectively prioritize and
execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results. - Knowledge of relevant statutory and
regulatory requirements. - 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 - Good analytical and 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.
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.
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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