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Job Title:
Stores Assistant
Employer:
NIRA
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Government jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

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Stores Assistant job at NIRA | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

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.

Are you looking for Government jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Stores Assistant job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

Full-time

Deadline: 

12 Mar 2024

Stores Assistant job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

NIRA

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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:

5.Job title: Stores Assistant
Reports To: Warehouse / Stores Supervisor
Department: Finance and Administration

Job Summary: The store’s assistant will be responsible for receiving, issuing and recording stores/ inventory.

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  • Assists in receiving, inspecting and recording of materials / items into the main store.

  • Assists in issuing materials to the intended users.

  • Assists in preparing accounting entries to denote inflows, outflows and dead stock from store as per set policies / guidelines.

  • Assist in conducting regular physical inventory counts and reconciling discrepancies.

  • Assist in ensuring stores are kept in good condition and are tidy.

  • Assist in monitoring and tracking inventory levels, anticipating restocking needs and levels and notifying the relevant users.

  • Assist in collaborating with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

  • 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 Warehouse /Stores Supervisor.

Stores Assistant job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

SERVICES

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  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with Honors in Supplies and Stores Management, Procurement and Logistics or any related field


Experience and Skills

  • Previous experience in stores management will be an added advantage.

  • Must be proficient in IT and computer use.

  • Professional understanding of technical operations and functions

  • 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, Ability to stand for long and light heavy items, Flexibility to work night shift and weekends, Accuracy, Team player, Good organizational skills, Cost awareness.

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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