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Are you looking for Government jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Registration Officers job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
The National Identification and Registration Authority is a government-owned organisation in Uganda, mandated to register births and deaths in the country and to develop a National Identification Register for both citizens and legally resident non-citizens.
Job Title
Registration Officers job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Job Description
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.
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 and Competencies
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
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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