Investigations Officer – Mechanical job at National Building Review Board

About Organisation:

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:

To undertake thorough and comprehensive investigations into

Mechanical 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 to develop a robust investigation system for mechanical 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
• Working with the Senior Investigations Officer to investigate and respond to complaints
• Making appropriate follow-up and recommending sound compliance strategies
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other mandated authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
• Must be registered with the ERB and in Possession of a valid practicing license
• Working Experience
• At least Four (04) years working experience in Government or another reputable organization as an Engineer or its equivalent required.
• Competences
• (i). Technical
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy framework for
• building control and regulation in Uganda
• Concern for standards
• Quality Control
• Analytical skills
• Information Communications Technology
• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
• (ii). Behavioral
• Team work
• Leadership
• Accountability
• Public Relations
• Customer care
• Results oriented
• Creativity
• System thinking
• Interpersonal relations
• Communication excellence
• Time management

• Supporting the Senior Investigations Officer to develop a robust investigation system for mechanical 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
• Working with the Senior Investigations Officer to investigate and respond to complaints
• Making appropriate follow-up and recommending sound compliance strategies
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other mandated authority.

• Knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy framework for building control and regulation in Uganda
• Concern for standards
• Quality Control
• Analytical skills
• Information Communications Technology
• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
• Team work
• Leadership
• Accountability
• Public Relations
• Customer care
• Results oriented
• Creativity
• System thinking
• Interpersonal relations
• Communication excellence
• Time management

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
• Must be registered with the ERB and in Possession of a valid practicing license