Job Title: Manager Investigations
Organisation: National Building Review Board
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Technical Services
About US:
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing a robust investigation system that will help the Board deliver on its mandate.
- Responsible for coordination of investigations and reporting in order to facilitate the resolution of issues and initiate prompt enforcement outcomes in accordance with the relevant building control legislation, regulations and standards. The incumbent will oversee the day-to-day operation of all the investigations in the department.
- Coordinate and work with other staff to manage a robust investigation system, investigate complaints from the all stakeholders and the nationwide building and building-related accidents in order to document the result and propose measures to alleviate such occurrences in future for consideration by the NBRB management and Board.
- Lead in on-going review and implementation of the investigation activities to ensure responsiveness of the public to regulations and laws governing the Building Industry.
- Provide support to the Board teams at various levels to conduct frequent and routine appeal reports verification and merit assessment exercise and offer technical guidance in interpretations and advice for resolutions.
- On a regular basis, prepare and ensure timely submission to the Board claims for appeals of decisions by the Building committees and any other related submissions, including developing tracking mechanisms to ensure timely responses are achieved.
- Manage investigations, interviewing correspondences and summarizing findings.
- Interface with law enforcement agencies such as the Uganda Police Force and Local governments and others.
- Perform background checks and due diligence on reported matters to the board, regulation violations and related matters.
- Provide leadership for knowledge management and documentation for the board with emphasis on dissemination and lessons learned.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least Eight (8) years’ relevant working experience, SEVEN of which should have been in a reputable, busy and organized institution.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a leadership role in an organization/business unit/project with diverse professionals.
- Internationally recognized professional qualifications or membership of nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies. Desired
- Other qualifications in corporate governance or arbitration. Desired
- Excellent track record of high integrity.
- Foresightedness and strategic decision-making skills.
- Evidence of ability to interact, work with and support the activities of the Board and employees.
- Analytical Skills
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills
- Possess the ability to work under tight deadlines
- Good knowledge and understanding of Building regulation problems in Uganda and the current government’s policies and strategies to address them
- Ability to provide strategic leadership to a complex organization in a dynamic regulatory environment
- Ability to work with regional and international regulatory agencies on regulatory initiatives.
- Demonstration of a clear view of how building regulation can contribute to an improved construction industry.
- Computer literacy skills.
- Very good knowledge of the applicable national and international construction Laws.
How to Apply:
All applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, National Building Review Board P.O. Box 7349, KAMPALA UGANDA and submitted online in a single PDF document to recruitment@nbrb.go.ug
Note:
- Applications should be accompanied by latest detailed CV, Copies of certified academic Certificates and transcripts, copy of the National ID, copy of a valid practicing License (where necessary), Valid driving license for drivers, and any other relevant document.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Late submissions SHALL NOT be accepted.
Deadline: 23rd September 2022
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