Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
RECRUITMENT OF TEMPORARY STAFF – MASS ENROLMENT AND MASS RENEWAL OF NATIONAL IDs

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established by the Registration of Persons Act (ROPA), 2015 and is mandated to establish and maintain the National Identification Register (NIR). The Authority is also charged with among others; the registration of citizens and legally resident aliens; assigning National Identification / Alien Identification Numbers (NINs/AINS) to qualifying persons and issuing Identification Cards to those 16 years and above; registration of births, deaths and adoption orders and issuance of the relevant certificates.

The first release of National Identification Cards in Uganda was issued in 2014 with validity of ten (10) years. NIRA intends to conduct a mass renewal and mass enrolment exercise for all expired cards and unregistered citizens. Section 66 of the Registration of Persons Act, 2015 makes possession of a National Identification Card or National Identification Number (NIN) a mandatory requirement for persons to access public services.

To support the above exercise, NIRA wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the following temporary positions:

21.Job title: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Reports To: Manager Monitoring and Evaluation
Department: Planning and Strategy

Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the project monitoring and evaluation processes, data collection and analysis, carrying out research and assessment of project performance visa vie project expenditure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in the project monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Assist in collecting, collating, quality assurance and analyzing project data.
• Assist in carrying out project related research aimed at improving project performance.
• Assist in assessment of project performance visa vie project expenditure.
• Assist in report writing on the performance of the project.
• Assist in keeping track of project variables and report on their progress.
• Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 is embedded.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Manager Monitoring and Evaluation

Qualifications / Education
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with Honors in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Project Planning and Management, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management and any other related field.

Experience and Skills
• Previous Monitoring and Evaluation experience will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of standard data analysis software packages
• Professional understanding of technical operations and functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other basic office software.
• High moral character and integrity, High level of confidentiality, Ability to work under pressure and deadlines, Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to sit for long working on a computer, Flexibility to work weekends, Ability to travel long distances.
• Problem solver, Empathetic, Good Listener, Good communication skills, Innovative, Decisive
Good writing and comprehension skills, Accuracy, Team player, Good organizational skills

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified applicants should submit applications clearly indicating the position applied for and preferred area of work by district for registration Assistants. Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director-NIRA and should include a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates. Applicants must possess a valid National ID, an active bank account, Tax Identification Number (TIN) and telephone contacts registered in their names.

Applications should be submitted online (in soft copy) to https://recruitment.nira.go.ug . Applications should include a telephone contact of the applicant, names and contact details of at least three (3) referees.

Applications should reach the above address not later than Tuesday 12th March 2024 at
5.00pm

NIRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.

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