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

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·To enroll citizens by:

o   Capturing bio-data and biometrics of each individual

o   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 / 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

·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

Apply at: https://recruitment.nira.go.ug/jobs/detail/registration-officers-8