Principal investigation Officer at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) , Uganda, Kampala

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Handle all cases under investigations and ensure they are managed well in liaison with the legal division.
2. Prepare case files for prosecution and follow them up with the Prosecutor
3. Appear in court to provide evidence as required
4. Develop plans for comprehensive management of environment crime investigations in Uganda
5. Visit scenes of crime as part of tracking down and arrest suspects as appropriate
6. Ensure exhibits are collected in a professional manner and tendered before Courts of Law
for smooth prosecution of the off enders
7. Coordinate with intelligence and law enforcement personnel to curtail environment crime
8. Support prosecution of environment crimes
9. Develop and implement quarterly work plans and prepare timely unit performance reports
10. Supervise and ensure appraisal of staff under the unit
11. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Law, Psychology, Criminology or Environment and Natural Resources or Social Science or Natural Sciences or Business

Administration or Development Studies from a recognized University or Institution
A Master’s Degree in the relevant field of Law, Psychology, Criminology or Environment and
Natural Resources or Social Science or Natural Sciences or Development Studies or Business
Administration from a recognized University or Institution
Must have undergone military training and training in investigation service

COMPETENCES ANO SKILLS
a) Leadership, team building and supervision skills
b) Knowledge and skills in Information Communication Technology
c) Ability to build relations and networks
d) Strong analytical, operational and managerial skills
e) Knowledge and skills in intel!igenc.e and investigation
f) Good communication skills
g) Good interpersonal, analytical skills and coordination skills
h) Good Time management
i) Ethical conduct, integrity and confidentiality
j) Accountable
k) Good writing and reporting skills
I) Planning, organizing and coordinating various assignments