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Are you looking for Human Resource Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Human Resource Assistants job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is a government agency responsible for managing national identity registration in Uganda, with the mission to provide a comprehensive, reliable, and accessible identification system that supports national development, security, and service delivery. NIRA is widely recognized for its role in modernizing the identification process, contributing to improved governance, and facilitating access to public services.
The authority fosters a work culture of professionalism, integrity, and innovation, providing employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment. NIRA regularly offers job opportunities, ensuring that staff members are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s goals. Established in 2015, NIRA has steadily evolved to become a cornerstone in Uganda's public service infrastructure, implementing digital systems to streamline identity registration and improve service delivery.
The organization’s business model is built on leveraging technology to ensure a seamless, efficient, and secure registration process for citizens. With a nationwide reach, NIRA serves all Ugandan citizens and residents, impacting areas such as electoral processes, access to services, and national security. The agency operates based on core values of transparency, accountability, integrity, and inclusivity, and it is dedicated to corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhance public awareness, promote digital literacy, and contribute to national cohesion. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.nira.go.ug.
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Human Resource Assistants job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
NIRA
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:
Supporting the project recruitment process and all project recruitment activities
Assist in the induction and training of staff in the various departments.
Assist in creating, maintaining and updating accurate project staff files.
Assist in generating payroll functions and answering any payroll related issues arising.
Provide clerical and administrative support to the Human Resource department.
Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of staff personal data
Assist in evaluating project staff performance.
Assist in tracking Human Resource project expenditure against performance.
Assist in enforcing the approved discipline and code of ethics for all project staff.
Assist in handling all staff grievances.
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 Head Human Resource
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Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with Honors in human resource, Community Psychology, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management, and any other related field
Membership in the Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda will be an added advantage.
Experience and Skills
Previous human resource management experience will be an added advantage.
Must be proficient in IT and computer use.
Professional understanding of technical operations and functions
Knowledge on HR systems will be an added advantage.
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
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