Job Title: Investigations
Officer – Civil/Structural
Organisation: National Building Review Board
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Investigations Officer –Civil/Structural
About US:
The
National Building Review Board is a government agency under the Ministry of
Works and Transport established by the Building Control Act, 2013. The Board is
mandated to monitor building developments; ensure that the design and
construction of buildings and utilities
to which the public is to have access cater for persons with disabilities;
oversee, inspect and monitor the operations of Building Committees; hear and determine appeals from persons
dissatisfied with the decisions of a Building Committee; and to determine the
fees to be charged by urban and district building committees for approval of
plans, issue of building permits and occupation permits.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Working with the Senior Investigations Officer –Civil/Structural
to ensure appropriate investigation of all Civil/ Structural matters of all
buildings.
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Investigate and respond to complaints from members of the
community about non-compliant building activities, ensure that appropriate
follow-up action is taken making sure that all recommendations and decisions
are based on sound risk assessment and that a proportionate compliance strategy
is applied that considers public interest factors.
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Apply technical expertise and interpersonal communication
skills to convey information and manage community expectations about
responsible building practices.
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Liaise with relevant stakeholders to obtain information
about allegations of unlawful building practices.
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Attend court and other legal proceedings to provide
evidence on matters relating to cases that have been investigated as may be
required.
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Perform any other related duties assigned by the
Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The ideal applicant for the National Building Review Board
Investigations Officer – Civil/Structural job placement must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree (Hons) in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
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REGISTRATION with a professional body (ERB) and Possession
of a VALID practising license is a MUST
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At least FIVE (05) years working experience, THREE of
which should have been in Government or a reputable organization as an Engineer
or its equivalent;
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Age: 28 to 50 years
How to Apply:
All
applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, National Building
Review Board P.O. Box 7349, Kampala Uganda and submitted directly online via
Email to: [email protected]
Note:
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Applications should be accompanied by latest detailed CV, Copies of academic Certificates, 2
Passport size photographs, copy of a National ID, copy of a valid practicing
License (where necessary) and any other relevant document.
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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Late submissions SHALL NOT be accepted.
Deadline: 15th September, 2020.
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