Principal Records Officer at National Transport and Safety Authority

 REF NTSA/0252023/15

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop records management policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Supervise various registries; 
• Plan appropriate office accommodation for registries; 
• Prepare and review filing classification scheme;
• Develop a filing index system;
• Management of incoming and outgoing mails;
• Ensuring security of information, documents, files and office equipment;
• Control opening of files and allocation of personal numbers;
• Initiate appraisal and disposal of dormant files/documents in registries;
• Maintain records related registers;
• Prepare and submit budget estimates for the registries; 
• initiating appraisal and disposal of files, documents, and other records; and
• Supervise, guide and develop staff in the Records Management Unit.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science/Records Management or any of the Social Sciences from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s Degree in Information Science/Records Management or any of the Social Sciences from a recognized institution is an added advantage; 
• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in a large organization;
• Attended a Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in ICT;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Any other recognized qualifications as may be adjudged to be equivalent by the Board of Directors.