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• Builds and maintains an effective system of
  control that helps ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and
  institutional policies and procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of laws and
  regulations and to determine how laws affect NIRA policy, procedures,
  and/or practices.
• Serves as a reference point for all aspects
  relating to compliance management within the Authority, including the
  responsibility of arranging training to staff, management and members of
  the board in the various compliance issues that the NIRA is exposed to
• Prepares reports on a regular basis, and as
  directed or requested to keep management informed of the operations and
  progress of the compliance efforts with the public.
• Regularly responds to compliance inquiries
  from staff
• Guides management on changes in laws and
  regulations that impact on areas of NIRA’s operations
• Maintains and monitors implementation of the
  Fraud Prevention Plan.
• Keenly reviews new advertising copies for
  adherence to the relevant laws and regulations prior to publication.
• Establishes and co-ordinates a compliance
  calendar for the annual review and approval of the NIRA policies and
  procedures by the Board of Directors. This schedule is to be revised from
  time to time as policies and procedures are added, deleted or changed.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time by the Board Secretary/Director Legal

• The ideal candidate for the National
  Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Manager Compliance and
  Enforcement vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Law
  with a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognised
  institution
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered
  Secretaries and Administrators and/or a Master’s degree in law or a
  related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant working
  experience, three of which should have been at management level in a
  reputable public or private organization
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute
  tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and
  regulatory requirements.
• Flexibility to react effectively to
  unforeseen circumstances
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Good IT literacy and computer skills

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