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:

8.Job title: Registration Officers
Reports to: Senior Registration Officer
Department: Registrations & Operations

Job Summary: The temporary Registration Officers will be responsible for assisting in verification of all applicants and accurately enrolling all citizens of Uganda at headquarters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• To enroll citizens by: o Capturing biodata and biometrics of each individual
• Retrieving pre-registration information from the system. o Providing registration forms for citizens to fill.
• Accurate recording of data as provided on the application / registration form.
• Guiding the applicant on the completion of the registration form.
• Flagging attempts by non-Citizens to register.
• Delivering registration records to sub-county Supervisors.
• Ensuring the safe custody of NIRA registration property.
• Ensuring that citizenship verification is conducted on all applicants and
• Ensuring that all applicants submit the required documents.
• Promptly report any difficulty that is encountered at the registration center.
• Submission of daily reports to the sub county supervisor.
• 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 Senior Registration Officer.

Qualifications / Education
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with Honors in Social Sciences, IT, Computer Sciences, Information Systems, BBA, Accounting, Law and any other related field

Experience and Skills
• Previous enrolment and data processing working experience with NIRA or Electoral Commission will be and added advantage.
• IT literacy and full proficiency in the use of standard software packages
• Broad knowledge and experience in working with biometric data.
• Knowledge on citizenship will be an added advantage.
• High moral character and integrity, 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 night shift and weekends.
• Good communication skills, 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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