PURPOSE
To oversee the Authority’s records (both paper and electronic) from their creation and preservation through to disposal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the Authority’s registry and records centre
- Develop and implement an efficient and effective records management system;
- Provide access to accurate records for a range of operational and strategic purposes
- Ensure that legal obligations are met for the creation and retention of both paper and electronic records.
- Store, arrange, index and classify records;
- Facilitate the development of filing systems, and maintaining those to meet administrative, legal and financial requirements;
- Implement retention and disposal schedules;
- Oversee the management of electronic and/or paper-based information;
- Setting up, maintaining, reviewing and documenting records systems;
- Advising on and implementing new records management policies and classification systems;
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
- Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Records and Information Management, Library and Information Management from a recognized University
- A post graduate qualification in records and information management is an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years’ relevant working experience as a Records Officer or its equivalent in a reputable organization preferably a public sector institution.
- Training and experience in use/ application of Electronic Database Management System will be an added advantage
COMPETENCIES
Technical
- ICT
- Electronic Document Management
- Planning and organizing
Behavioral
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- Customer care skills
- Interpersonal skills
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Apply through this link: https://hrmis.ugandawildlife.org:8081/
2. Follow the above link:
a) Signup to create an account. If you already have an account, go to login
b) Proceed to create the candidate profile and save
c) Continue to HOME, select the job you are interested in, view and click on apply.
3. Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree certificate and transcript, Diploma, UACE and UCE certificates
4. Academic documents for all the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 23rd January 2026 at 5:00pm.
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O.Box 3530
KAMPALA
