Job Title: Assistant Commissioner -Registration Services

Salary Scale: URSB 3

Reports to: Commissioner -Registration Services

Directly Supervises: Senior Registration Officer

No of Positions:    One(1)

Date of Advert: Monday, 2nd June 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18th June 2025 – 17:00 hours

Job Purpose

To provide technical leadership in the management of registration services in accordance with statutory requirements, policies, guidelines and standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Developing, reviewing and implementing strategies, standards and guidelines for registration of documents and licensing.

Providing technical support and advice; and mentoring subordinate staff on registration of documents and licensing.

Designing and controlling internal operation systems, workflow process and procedures for the registration of documents and licensing.

Advising management and government on relevant policy and legislative issues related to the mandate of the URSB.

Managing the assessment and collection of non-tax revenue accruing from registrations and licensing.

Overseeing the effective management of all estates under the control of the office of the Official Receiver.

Managing the registration, monitoring and regulation of stakeholders/ Practioners in the URSB space in compliance with the legal and policy frameworks.

Liaising with partners such professional bodies, police, judiciary for compliance with legislation.

Conducting hearings of appeals and handing down of written decisions.

Managing the performance of subordinate staff.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

EITHER

An Honours degree in Law from a recognized University or institution.

A postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre or any accredited institution.

A Master’s degree in Law from a recognized University or institution.

Certification from Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) is an added advantage.

OR

An Honours degree in either Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration or Business Administration (Management Option) from a recognized University or institution.

A Master’s degree in Management from a recognized University or institution.

Work Experience

At least nine (9) years working experience three (3) of which should have been served at Principal or Supervisory level in Registration Services or equivalent level of experience from a reputable public or private institution.

Key Competences

Technical

Strategic thinking

Organisation and decision-making skills

Monitoring and evaluation

Policy management

Financial management

Public relations and customer care

Behavioral

Leadership

Human resource management

Negotiation and mediation

Change management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Ethics and integrity

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