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Job Title:    Investigations Officer -— Civil/Structural 

Organisation: National Building Review Board

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Investigations Officer Architectural

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.

Job Summary:   The Investigations Officer -— Civil/Structural will undertake thorough and comprehensive investigations into civil/structural building-related accidents and building-related environmental complaints or hazards using physical evidence and scientifically sound methods.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Senior Investigations Officer — civil/structural to develop a robust investigation system for civil/structural engineering matters on buildings
• Monitoring the application of investigation policy processes and procedures relating to building control to determine their relevance and effectiveness when applied in investigative activities and recommend revision where necessary
• Identifying and assessing compliance of building practices with reference to the Building Control Act, 2013, National Building Code and other relevant laws and regulations and technically determine suitable penalties to be imposed as a result of breaches of building control laws, regulations and standards
• Providing clients with technical advice that demonstrates utmost professionalism, transparency, impartiality, integrity and sound judgment
• Providing clients with clear and consistent technical advice to strengthen building control initiatives
• Working hand in hand with the Senior Investigations Officer — civil/structural to investigate and respond to complaints
• Making appropriate follow-up and recommending sound compliance strategies
• Providing technical expertise and interpersonal communication skills to convey information and manage community expectations about responsible building practices
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to obtain information about allegations of unlawful building practices
• Attending court and other legal proceedings to provide evidence on matters relating to cases that have been investigated as may be required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
• Must be registered with a professional body (ERB) and in Possession of a valid practicing license
• At least Four (04) years working experience in Government or a reputable organization as an Engineer or its equivalent
• Analytical skills
• Extensive Knowledge of Building Regulations and government Policies on the building sector
• Information Communications Technology skills
• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating skills
• Knowledge of court proceedings
• Concern for standards
• Team work
• Accountability
• Public Relations and Customer care
• Results Oriented
• Knowledge management
• Results Oriented

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit one pdf document containing: an application letter; a Curriculum Vitae; copies of academic, professional as well as any legally required practicing documents; and, a copy of the National Identity Card to The Executive Secretary, National Building Review Board using the email address: newjobs@nbrb.go.ug

Deadline: 10^th November 2023

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