Card Printing Assistant (Independent Contractor)

About the role

The Card Printing Assistant works as an independent contractor to manage the end‑to‑end production of plastic community identity cards for various districts in Uganda. The role requires high accuracy, attention to detail, and strict adherence to data security protocols.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and format data for card printing, cross‑referencing against databases.
• Operate and maintain a plastic identity card printer, manage print queues and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Conduct quality checks on printed cards, reprint defective items, and ensure correct color, legibility, and alignment.
• Sort and organize cards by district, cluster or village and match them to delivery manifests.
• Package cards securely for transport, including all required documentation.
• Maintain inventory records of blank cards, ribbons and consumables, reporting low stock levels.
• Follow security protocols for handling sensitive personal data and report any breaches.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (any field).
• Ability to follow strict security and data‑handling procedures.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn and operate card‑printing software and hardware.