Principal Investigations Officer
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
To ensure planning, coordination and efficient investigation of environment crime to support prosecution and deter environment crime
KEY 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.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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