Records Officer

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is seeking a Records Officer to oversee the Authority’s records (both paper and electronic) from their creation and preservation through to disposal.

• 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

• 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 

• 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 

• Electronic Document Management 

• Planning and organizing 

• Communication skills (oral and written)

• Customer care skills

• Interpersonal skills