JOB TITLE
Principal Investiqations Officer
DEPARTMENT
Enforcement and Field Operations
REPORTS TO
Manager Environment Protection Force ·-
SALARY SCALE NEMA E3
SUPERVISES
Senior Investigations Officer
NO OF POSITIONS
01
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure planning, coordination and effii:ient investigation of environment crime to support prosecution and deter environment crime
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Handle all cases under investigations and ensure they are managed well in liaison with the legal division.
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Prepare case files for prosecution and follow them up with the Prosecutor
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Appear in court to provide evidence as required
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Develop plans for comprehensive management of environment crime investigations in Uganda
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Visit scenes of crime as part of tracking down and arrest suspects as appropriate
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Ensure exhibits are collected in a professional manner and tendered before Courts of Law for smooth prosecution of the off enders
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Coordinate with intelligence and law enforcement personnel to curtail environment crime
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Support prosecution of environment crimes
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Develop and implement quarterly work plans and prepare timely unit performance reports
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Supervise and ensure appraisal of staff under the unit
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Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
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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
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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
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Must have undergone military training and training in investigation service
EXPERIENCE
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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 ANO SKILLS
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Leadership, team building and supervision skills
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Knowledge and skills in Information Communication Technology
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Ability to build relations and networks
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Strong analytical, operational and managerial skills
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Knowledge and skills in intel!igenc.e and investigation
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Good communication skills
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Good interpersonal, analytical skills and coordination skills
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Good Time management
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Ethical conduct, integrity and confidentiality
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Accountable
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Good writing and reporting skills
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Planning, organizing and coordinating various assignmen
