Investigations Officer – Electrical at National Building Review Board
- Company: National Building Review Board
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Accounting Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
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 electrical 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 electrical 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 Electrical 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 relevant 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
- V. Customer care
- Results oriented
- Creativity
- System thinking
- Interpersonal relations
- X. Communication excellence
- xi. Time management
Method of Application
Interested persons should access the detailed job advert at www.nbrb.go.ug and shall submit one pdf document containing, and in the following order: (i). An application letter – dully endorsed; (ii). A current Curriculum Vitae – not more than three pages; (iii). Relevant and applicable academic documentation (iv). Valid professional and legally required registration and practicing certificates; (v). A copy of the National Identity Card.- Applications should be addressed to: [email protected]
- The Executive Secretary, National Building Review Board
- Deadline: 6th February 2026
