Data Processors

Reports To: Data Processing Supervisor  

Department: ICT

Job Summary; Data Processors will be responsible for processing, organizing, correcting, updating, and cataloguing data as well as performing data quality control checks, identifying errors, problems with application processing, and ensuring that all tasks are completed according to schedule.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·Receives and processes data for all applicants.

·Carries out National Identification Register data correction tasks.

.Processes data in citizenship verification, quality control, production and warehousing.

·Prepares daily/monthly/quarterly or other periodic reports and statistics for submission to the shift supervisor.

·Perform routine data quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity of the register is maintained.

·Ensures timely and accurate processing of data.

·Performs all other required transactions on the data they have been assigned to process within the scope of the required task.

·Handle timely escalations of all incidents experienced while executing their assigned task.

·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 shift supervisor.

Qualifications / Education

·Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Social Sciences, IT, Computer Sciences, Information Systems, BBA, Accounting, Law and any other related field

Experience and Skills

·Must be proficient in IT and computer use.

·Broad knowledge and experience in working with biometric data

·Knowledge in the relevant laws especially in regard to citizenship will be an added advantage

·High moral character and integrity, Ability to focus on quality and detail to deliver to precise specifications, Fast learner, A team player and facilitating team work, Proactive and innovative and Strong analytical skills

·Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to work under pressure and deadlines, Ability to sit for long working on a computer and Flexibility to work night shift and weekends.

·Previous data processing experience with NIRA or Electoral commission will be an added advantage

Apply at: https://recruitment.nira.go.ug/jobs/detail/data-processors-2