Manager Data Processing and Production Job Placement – National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

Organization: National Identification and Registration
Authority (NIRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director ICT
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 Manager Data Processing and Production will
be responsible for data capture and processing as well as managing the systems
for the production and issuance of Identity cards. The incumbent will also ensure
that production meets output and quality goals while remaining within budget
limitations as well as will develop production schedules, duty assignments and
make strategic decisions as necessary to alter programmes when time or budget
limitations are reached while ensuring compliance with workplace safety
programmes and organising and cross-training worker teams for maximum
production flexibility.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Manages the use and maintenance of the IT
    equipment (including the biometric data processing system) for
    verification and identification of physical characteristics of enrolled
    and registered persons
  • Coordinates all technical aspects necessary
    for the effective identification of citizens and non-citizens
  • Carries out research and surveys to determine
    realistic threats to the person identification system, ensuring its
    security and preventing the misuse of data embedded in the biometric
    system
  • Plans and implements strategies for
    processing of registration data and production of National Identity Cards
    and using biometric system
  • The incumbent develops appropriate procedures
    and work methods to ensure that verification, registration and production
    of National Identity Cards work plans and processes are efficient and cost
    effective.
  • Performs any other duties that may be
    assigned from time to time by the Director ICT
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the National
    Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Manager Data Processing
    and Production job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with
    Honours in industrial technologies, industrial engineering, business
    administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information
    Systems or related field is a must.
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in industrial
    technologies, industrial engineering, business administration, Computer
    Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field will
    be an added advantage.
  • Possession of professional process
    improvement qualifications such as six sigma will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of seven years’ experience in management
    of data processing or data production functions with a reputable public or
    private organisation of which three should have been at management level.
  • Ability to effectively prioritise and execute
    tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
  • Broad knowledge of business and management
    principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human
    resources)
  • Highly knowledgeable of safety, quality,
    productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
  • Previous experience in production infrastructure
    planning and development.
  • Strong team leading skills.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism and
    attention to detail.
  • High level of confidentiality
  • Demonstrated ability to use initiative and
    work proactively.
  • Excellent customer service skills, including
    highly developed communication skills in all forms.
  • IT literacy and Computer software
    applications skills
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: 20th July, 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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