The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established by the Registration of Persons Act (ROPA), 2015 and is mandated to establish and maintain the National Identification Register (NIR). The Authority is also charged with among other things; the registration of citizens and legally resident aliens; assigning National Identification / Alien Identification Numbers (NINs/AINs) to qualifying persons and issuing Identification Cards to those 16 years and above; registration of marriages, births, deaths and adoption orders and issuance of the relevant certificates.
In order to adequately fulfill her mandate, the Authority seeks to externally fill the vacant position below:
| SN | Department | Job Title | No. of Vacancies | |
| 1 | Finance and | |||
|
Administration |
Driver (Temporary) | 55 |
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications addressed to the Executive Director-NIRA.
Applications should include detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic certificates, a scanned copy of the National Identity Card and a recent passport size photograph on the top right corner of the application.
Applications should be sent via email to: recruitment@nira.go.ug latest by 5:00 pm on Wednesday 14th October 2026. Applications received after the deadline shall not be accepted.
Note:
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
- No applicant will be shortlisted unless ALL the aforementioned requirements are attached.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
JOB TITLE: DRIVER
Reports to: Transport & Logistics Officer
Overall Job Purpose
To provide safe driving and logistical support
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Drives Authority vehicles for official travel and business as assigned both in and outside Kampala
- Ensures the vehicle assigned is maintained in good running condition
- Ensures the vehicle is clean and maintains a high standard of services to both internal staff and external clients.
- Maintains vehicle movement log: daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.
- Ensures punctual and safe transport services
- Ensures the vehicle is kept secure and performs regular maintenance checks: oil, water, battery, tyres, etc.
- Reports any defects to the Supervisor and in case of an accident reports immediately to the Supervisor and police
- Ensures vehicle insurance is valid/ updated at all times
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor
Person Specifications
- A Uganda Certificate of Education
- A valid driving license for classes B, CM, CHand DL.
Possession of classes DM, DH & E is an added advantage. - At least 3 years of driving experience in a reputable public or private institution
- A clean driving record
- Additional training in defensive driving is an added advantage
