Senior Registration Officer – Births / Deaths Job Opportunity – National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

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Organization: National Identification and Registration
Authority (NIRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Registration and Operations
About US:
The
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established on
the passing of the Uganda Registration of Persons Act, 2015. The Act was made
to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for
registration of individuals and to establish a national identification
register. It provides for the mandatory registration of all Ugandan citizens
within Uganda and abroad as well as aliens identification cards and for related
matters.
Job Summary: The Senior Registration Officer – Births / Deaths
will provide the necessary supervision in the identification and registration
of births and deaths in accordance with NIRA’s strategies plans and goals
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Offers technical guidance and logistical
    support to registration offices, manages and supervises operations of the
    registries, initiate and implement operational work plans
  • Coordinates and offer technical advice,
    guidance and information to authorized hospitals, local governments, other
    registering agencies and stakeholders
  • The incumbent manages and supervises the
    registration processes through initiating and authorization of
    communication and correspondence, preparation reports and certification of
    documents relating to births and deaths
  • Works in liaison with relevant departments to
    analyze biometric data for performance evaluation
  • Manages the assessment and collection of non-tax
    revenue accruing from civil registrations
  • Manages electronic registration processes,
    statutory requirements and issues notices for compliance and enforcement
    and ensures quality assurance
  • Performs any other duties that may be
    assigned from time to time by the Manager, Registration and Operations
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the National
    Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Senior Registration
    Officer – Births / Deaths job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
    with Honors in law with a post graduate diploma in legal practice, or a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Social Sciences or other related field
    from a recognised institution
  • A minimum of five years of relevant work
    experience in the fields of registration and operations at a reputable
    organization, two (2) years of which should be at supervisory level.
  • Proven ability to effectively prioritize and
    execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
  • Knowledge of relevant statutory and
    regulatory requirements.
  • High degree of flexibility to react effectively
    to unforeseen circumstances
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
    skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Good analytical and negotiation skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • IT literacy
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested persons should send their applications,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/
testimonials to the National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited
(PIUL), Plot 26B Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala or
hand deliver the application at its offices indicated above from 8.00am to
5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names
and contact details of three professional referees. Also, in your application
letter and on the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you
are applying for.
Deadline: 3rd August, 2016
NB: If you do not hear from NIRA within two months
from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying
will lead to disqualification.

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