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Service Engineers job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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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.
Service Engineers 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:
15.Job title: Service Engineer
Reports To: Manager Data Processing and Production
Department: ICT
Job Summary: The Service Engineer will be responsible for providing technical advice, solutions in the designs of electrical systems, and mechanical components of personalization machinery, supporting electrical routine preventive and corrective maintenance of personalization machinery and provide support for equipment and tools used in the card production machinery.
Ensures proper day-to-day running of personalization machines.
Maintains stock of personalization Machine spares and manages the inventory of the same.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of ID card production machines.
Maintains a log of any faults, events, incidents that happen during the personalization process and escalates any that require higher intervention accordingly.
Manages the service, maintenance, repairs, replacement, and extension of production machinery, equipment, and supply of machine spares.
Plans, develops, publishes, and updates standard maintenance manuals and other documentation related to the production process.
Manages the service and maintenance schedules according to manufacturers’ recommended standards.
Ensures the production quality and cost control is achieved.
Monitors production & responds to any technical queries and provides support as needed.
Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 is embedded.
Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Manager, Data Processing and Production
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COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
A bachelor’s degree with Honors in Industrial, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution
At least 3 years relevant work experience in a reputable public or private organization
Advance IT literacy and Computer software applications skills are required.
Experience and Skills
Strong planning and organizational skills, time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while paying attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Adaptation ability to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
Good communication and Interpersonal skills, Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to proactively deal with scheduled and unscheduled prolonged periods standing and performing repairs and maintenance works on production machines.
Must be able to frequently lift heavy weights.
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines, Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to sit for long working on a computer.
Must be able to work night shifts and weekends.
Accuracy, Team player, Good organizational skills, Cost awareness.
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