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

Job description

JOB TITLE

Principal Investigations Officer

DEPARTMENT

Enforcement and Field Operations

REPORTS TO

Manager Environment Protection Force

SALARY SCALE

NEMA E3

SUPERVISES

Senior Investigations Officer

NO OF POSITIONS

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To ensure planning, coordination and efficient investigation of environment crime to support prosecution and deter environment crime

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Handle all cases under investigations and ensure they are managed well in liaison with the legal division.
• Prepare case files for prosecution and follow them up with the Prosecutor
• Appear in court to provide evidence as required
• Develop plans for comprehensive management of environment crime investigations in

Uganda
• Visit scenes of crime as part of tracking down and arrest suspects as appropriate
• Ensure exhibits are collected in a professional manner and tendered before Courts of Law for smooth prosecution of the offenders
• Coordinate with intelligence and law enforcement personnel to curtail environment crime
• Support prosecution of environment crimes
• Develop and implement quarterly work plans and prepare timely unit performance reports
• Supervise and ensure appraisal of staff under the unit
• 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

Certificate of Good Conduct issued by Interpol.

EXPERIENCE

At least six (6) years working experience in Crime Investigation from a reputable organization two (2) of which should have been at Senior Officer level.

COMPETENCES AND 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 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

j) Accountable

k) Good writing and reporting skills

l) Planning, organizing and coordinating various assignments

NOTE: Potential candidates should fill the attached form, attaching requisite academic transcripts and certificates . The form should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 14th August 2025 at 5:00 P.M.