Job Title: Senior
Building Officer – Architecture
Organisation: National Building Review Board
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Compliance Monitoring
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 Manager Compliance to develop a robust
monitoring system for all Architectural matters on buildings.
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Develop and publish inspection checklists that would be
used by both the central and local governments Building Control Officers for
on-going construction sites.
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Inspect and assess the works of the building Committees to
ensure compliance with the Building Control Act, Building Regulations and the
Code.
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Ensuring that accidents of architectural nature are well
investigated and reports prepared;
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Carry out competence and capacity building of Building
Control officers
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Assist the Manager Compliance in generating the periodic
compliance reports
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Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The ideal applicant for the National Building Review Board
Senior Building Officer – Architecture job placement must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree (Hons) in Architecture from a recognized institution.
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REGISTRATION with a professional body (ARB) and Possession
of a VALID practising license is a MUST
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At least Seven (07) years working experience in Government
or a reputable organization as an Architect or its equivalent;
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A Postgraduate qualification in Architecture or any other
related field.
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Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
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Ability to work independently and in a team.
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Proven track record of outstanding performance.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.
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Track record of training and mentoring others.
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Excellent research and analytical skills.
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Proficiency in the relevant computer packages like
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access, among others.
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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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