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Principal Investigations Officer

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

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


Category: Environment and Natural Resources Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 10 months ago
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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