Senior Investigations Officer at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) , Uganda, Kampala

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To support planning, coordination and efficient investigation of environment crime to support prosecution and deter environment crime
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Principal Investigations Officer to:
1. Handle all cases under investigations and ensure they are managed well in liaison with the legal division.
2. Develop plans for comprehensive rranagement of environment crime investigations in Uganda
3. Prepare case files for prosecution
4. Appear in court to provide evidence as required
5. Visit scenes of crime as part of tracking down and arrest suspects as appropriate
6. Ensure exhibits aie collected in a professional manner and tendered before Courts of
Law for smooth prosecution of the offenders
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
ll. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS
An honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Law, Psychology, Criminology or
Environrner.t and Natural Resources 0; 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 para-military training and training in investigation
EXPERIENCE
At least three (3) years working experience in Crime Intelligence from a reputable
organization
COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
a) Leadership, team building and supervision skills
b) Knowledge and skills in Information Communication Technology
c) Ability to build relations and net\-vorks
d) Strong analytical, operational and managerial skills
e) Knowledge and skills in intelligence and investigation
f) Good communication skills
g) Good interpersonal, analytical skills and coordination skills
h) Good Time management
i) Ethical conduct, integrity and confidentiality