Investigations Officer – Electrical (Kampala) at National Building Review Board (NBRB) Uganda

Electrical Engineering Department
Kampala, Uganda
January 28, 2026
Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: February 6, 2026
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Job Description

Ref.  NBRBOl-26105:       INVESTIGATIONS   OFFICER  –  ELECTRICAL

Salary   Scale:

Reports    to:

NBRBS

Senior Investigations  Officer –  Electrical

Job   Purpose:   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

  1. Supporting  the    Senior   Investigations    Officer  to   develop   a   robust investigation  system for  electrical engineering  matters  on  buildings
 

11.

 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

  1. Working with    the    Senior  Investigations   Officer  to   investigate   and respond  to  complaints
  2. Making appropriate   follow-up  and   recommending   sound  compliance strategies
  3. Liaising  with     relevant    stakeholders    to    obtain    information    about allegations  of unlawful  building practices
  4. Attending court and   other  legal proceedings   to   provide  evidence  on matters                relating   to   cases   that    have  been  investigated   as   may    be required.

Vll.            Perform other duties  as  assigned  by the   supervisor  or  other  mandated authority.

Person    Specifications

(a)       Academic  and  Professional    Qualifications:

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

(b)      Working  Experience

At least   Four (04) years  relevant working experience  in  Government  or another  reputable  organization  as  an  Engineer  or its  equivalent

(c)   Competences

(i). Technical

  1. Knowledge and  understanding    of  the   legal   and   policy framework  for building  control  and   regulation  in  Uganda
  2. Concern  for  standards

iii. Quality Control iv. Analytical  skills

  1. Information  Communications   Technology vi.  Planning,  Organizing  and   Coordinating

(ii).  Behavioral

  1. Team work
  2. Leadership
  3. Accoun tability
  4. Pu blic Relations v.          Customer  care
  5. Results  oriented vii.       Creativity

VllI.          System  thinking

  1. Interpersonal relations
  2. Communication   excellence

Xl.        Time management