Senior Investigations Officer
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
To support planning, coordination and efficient investigation of environment crime to support prosecution and deter environment crime
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Principal Investigations Officer to:
• Handle all cases under investigations and ensure they are managed well in liaison with the legal division.
• Develop plans for comprehensive management of environment crime investigations in
• Uganda
• Prepare case files for prosecution
• Appear in court to provide evidence as required
• 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
• 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.
Recommended for you
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• An 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 para-military training and training in investigation service Certificate of Good Conduct issued by Interpol.
• EXPERIENCE
• At least three (3) years working experience in Crime Investigations from a reputable organization
• COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
• Leadership, team building and supervision skills
• Knowledge and skills in Information Communication Technology
• Ability to build relations and networks
• Strong analytical, operational and managerial skills
• Knowledge and skills in intelligence and investigation
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal, analytical skills and coordination skills
• Good Time management
• Ethical conduct, integrity and confidentiality
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Planning, organizing and coordinating various assignments
• Risk management skills
• 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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