Wednesday, February 28, 2024 ADVERT

NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY

EXTERNAL ADVERT (FEBRUARY 2024)
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was o Retrieving pre-registration information from the system. Registration Assistants per District Registration Assistants per District
established by the Registration of Persons Act (ROPA), 2015 and is o Providing registration forms for citizens to fill. S/NO District No Of Registration S/NO District No Of Registration
mandated to establish and maintain the National Identification Register o Accurate recording of data as provided on the application / registration form Assistants Assistants
(NIR). The Authority is also charged with among other things; the • Guiding the applicant on the completion of the registration form.
• Flagging attempts by non-Citizens to register. 1 Abim 42 71 Kole 72
registration of citizens and legally resident aliens; assigning National 2 Adjumani 56
• Delivering registration records to sub-county Supervisors. 72 Kotido 52
Identification / Alien Identification Numbers (NINs/AINS) to qualifying • Ensuring the safe custody of NIRA registration property. 3 Agago 62 73 Kumi 72
persons and issuing Identification Cards to those 16 years and above; • Ensuring that citizenship verification is conducted on all applicants and 4 Alebtong 68 74 Kwania 56
registration of births, deaths and adoption orders and issuance of the • Ensuring that all applicants submit the required documents. 5 Amolatar 42
relevant certificates. 75 Kween 28
• Promptly report any difficulty that is encountered at the registration center.
• Submission of daily reports to the sub county supervisor.
6 Amudat 36 76 Kyankwanzi 76
The first release of National Identification Cards in Uganda was issued • Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and 7 Amuria 58 77 Kyegegwa 130
in 2014 with validity of ten (10) years. NIRA intends to conduct a Privacy Act 2019 is embedded. 8 Amuru 54 78 Kyenjojo 137
mass renewal and mass enrolment exercise for all expired cards and • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. 9 Apac 58 79 Kyotera 64
unregistered citizens. Section 66 of the Registration of Persons Act, 10 Arua 130 80 Lamwo 34
Required Academic qualifications
2015 makes possession of a National Identification Card or National • Minimum of a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) certificate or its 11 Budaka 66 81 Lira 121
Identification Number (NIN) a mandatory requirement for persons to equivalent 12 Bududa 72 82 Luuka 66
access public services. 13 Bugiri 126 83 Luwero 130
Experience and Skills 14 Bugweri 48 84 Lwengo 70
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: • Must be proficient in Information Technology and computer use.
15 Buhweju 36 85 Lyantonde 28
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following • High moral character and integrity, flexibility to work on weekends, able to sit for long
periods working on a computer, ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines, 16 Buikwe 118 86 Madi Okollo 42
temporary positions available at NIRA. Interested and qualified applicants
ability to travel long distances, flexibility to work under pressure. 17 Bukedea 68 87 Manafwa 44
should submit applications clearly indicating the position applied for and
• Ability to communicate well in a local language of area of work and English. 18 Bukomansimbi 38 88 Maracha 52
preferred area of work by district. Applications should be addressed to
• Ability to stand in front of a group without showing fear or arrogance. 19 Bukwo 32 89 Masaka 86
the Executive Director-NIRA and should include a detailed curriculum vitae • Self-motivated team player, able to work under minimum supervision, good 20 Bulambuli 62
(CV), copies of academic and professional certificates. Applicants must communication and mobilization skills. 90 Masindi 86
possess a valid National ID, an active bank account, Tax Identification 21 Buliisa 40
• Willingness to undertake further training offered by and required by the exercise. 91 Mayuge 144
Number (TIN) and telephone contacts registered in their names. • Previous working experience with NIRA or Electoral commission will be an added 22 Bundibugyo 66 92 Mbale City 149
Applications should be submitted online (in soft copy) to https:// advantage. 23 Bunyangabu 48 93 Mbarara 98
recruitment.nira.go.ug. Applications should include a telephone contact 24 Bushenyi 60 94 Mitooma 46
of the applicant, names and contact details of at least three (3) referees. Additional Requirements 25 Busia 98
• The candidate should be a resident of the sub county in the area of operation. 95 Mityana 88
• The candidate shall present a recommendation letter from the LC 1 chairperson and
26 Butaleja 78 96 Moroto 30
Applications should reach the above address not later than Tuesday 12 th

March 2024 at 5.00pm Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO) where they live. 27 Butambala 26 97 Moyo 28
28 Butebo 30 98 Mpigi 72
To support the mass renewal and enrollment exercise, NIRA wishes to 2. Job title: Data Processors (NIRA Headquarters) 99 Mubende 150
recruit for the following positions: Reports To: Data Processing Supervisor 29 Buvuma 36
100 Mukono 177
Department: ICT 30 Buyende 110
31 Dokolo 54 101 Nabilatuk 24
S/No Job Title No of Duration 102 Nakapiripirit 30
Job Summary; Data Processors will be responsible for processing, organizing, 32 Gomba 42
vacancies
correcting, updating, and cataloguing data as well as performing data quality control 103 Nakaseke 60
1 Registration Assistant 10,594 183 days checks, identifying errors, problems with application processing, and ensuring that all
33 Gulu 82
34 Hoima 96 104 Nakasongola 54
2 Data Processors 776 10 months tasks are completed according to schedule.
35 Ibanda 68 105 Namayingo 58
3 Communications Assistant 1 10 months
4 Research Assistant 1 10 months Key Duties and Responsibilities 36 Iganga 102 106 Namisindwa 58
• Receives and processes data for all applicants. 37 Isingiro 153 107 Namutumba 78
5 Stores Assistant 1 10 months 38 Jinja 66
• Carries out National Identification Register data correction tasks. 108 Napak 38
6 Assistant Accountant 2 10 months • Processes data in citizenship verification, quality control, production and warehousing. 39 Kaabong 32 109 Nebbi 72
7 Transport and Logistics Assistant 1 10 months • Prepares daily/ monthly/ quarterly or other periodic reports and statistics for 40 Kabale 60 110 Ngora 42
8 Registration Officers 105 10 months submission to the shift supervisor. 41 Kabarole 84 111 Ntoroko 18
9 System Development Assistant 03 10 months • Perform routine data quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity 42 Kaberamaido 34
of the register is maintained. 112 Ntungamo 133
10 Data base Administrator Assistant 03 10 months 43 Kagadi 112
11 Network Administrator Assistant 04 10 months • Ensures timely and accurate processing of data. 44 Kakumiro 141 113 Nwoya 74
• Performs all other required transactions on the data they have been assigned to 45 Kalaki 36 114 Obongi 12
12 System Administrator Assistant 04 10 months
process within the scope of the required task. 46 Kalangala 18 115 Omoro 50
13 Cyber Security Assistant 02 10 months • Handle timely escalations of all incidents experienced while executing their assigned 47 Kaliro 60 116 Otuke 36
14 Field Support Assistant 06 10 months task. 48 Kalungu 44
15 Service Engineers 04 10 months • Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and 117 Oyam 116
49 Kampala City 414
16 Legal Assistant 09 10 months Privacy Act 2019 is embedded. Authority 118 Pader 48
17 Legal Clerk 01 10 months • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the shift supervisor. 50 Kamuli 140 119 Pakwach 52
18 Client Relations Assistant 10 06 months 51 Kamwenge 88 120 Pallisa 94
Required Academic qualifications:
19 Human Resource Officer 3 04 months 52 Kanungu 56 121 Rakai 80
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Information Technology,
20 Office Assistant 2 04 months Computer Sciences, Information Systems, Business Administration, Law and any 53 Kapchorwa 32 122 Rubanda 50
21 Monitoring and Evaluation 2 10 months other related field. 54 Kapelebyong 26 123 Rubirizi 36
Assistant 55 Karenga 18 124 Rukiga 26
22 Internal Audit Assistant 5 08 months Experience and Skills 56 Kasanda 78 125 Rukungiri 80
• Must be proficient in Information Technology and computer use.
NIRA is an equal opportunity employer. • Broad knowledge and experience in working with biometric data. 57 Kasese 197 126 Rwampara 36
• Knowledge in the relevant laws especially in regard to citizenship will be an added 58 Katakwi 50 127 Serere 94
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of advantage. 59 Kayunga 100 128 Sheema 54
canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification. • High moral character and integrity, Ability to focus on quality and detail to deliver to 60 Kazo 56
61 Kibaale 56 129 Sironko 68
precise specifications, Fast learner, A team player and facilitating teamwork, Proactive
1. Job title: Registration Assistants (working in Districts) and innovative and Strong analytical skills. 130 Soroti City 94
62 Kiboga 42
Reports To: Sub county Supervisor • Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to work under pressure and
Department: Registrations & Operations 63 Kibuku 66 131 Ssembabule 74
deadlines, Ability to sit for long working on a computer and Flexibility to work night shift
64 Kikuube 98 132 Terego 58
and weekends.
Job summary: The Registration Assistants will be responsible for 65 Kiruhura 48
• Previous data processing experience with NIRA or Electoral commission will be an 133 Tororo 150
accurate recording of information of applicants and exercise control over 66 Kiryandongo 80
the registration processes at the registration center. added advantage. 134 Wakiso 826
67 Kisoro 78
68 Kitagwenda 46 135 Yumbe 182
PLEASE NOTE:
Key Duties and Responsibilities Details of academic requirements and person specifications for the other 69 Kitgum 54 136 Zombo 72
• To enroll citizens by: advertised positions are available on the NIRA website.. Total 10,594
70 Koboko 68
o Capturing biodata and biometrics of each individual