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Senior Research Officer job at National Building Review Board | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The National Building Review Board (NBRB) is a statutory body under Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport, established to ensure the enforcement of building standards and promote the development of safe, sustainable, and accessible built environments across the country. Driven by its mission to regulate the building industry through oversight, capacity building, and compliance enforcement, NBRB has earned recognition for championing structural integrity, public safety, and urban resilience.
Since its inception under the Building Control Act, 2013, the Board has evolved into a critical player in Uganda’s construction and infrastructure landscape, working closely with local authorities, professionals, and stakeholders to uphold national building codes. NBRB fosters a culture of professionalism, innovation, and integrity, providing its employees with meaningful career paths, training opportunities, and flexible work arrangements in a results-driven environment.
With a nationwide mandate and a model that emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and digital transformation, the Board delivers its services through regional outreach, regulatory audits, and stakeholder engagements. Guided by core values of accountability, excellence, teamwork, customer focus, and innovation, NBRB also integrates Corporate Social Responsibility through initiatives in public sensitization, disaster risk reduction, and support for vulnerable communities. As it continues to modernize Uganda’s built environment, NBRB remains a trusted guardian of construction safety and standards. For more information, visit www.nbrb.go.ug.
Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Research Officer job at National Building Review Board
Full Time
Deadline:
4 Jul 2025
Job Title
Senior Research Officer job at National Building Review Board
National Building Review Board
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Research Officer
Organisation: National Building Review Board
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Research and Standards
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested persons should submit one pdf document containing, and in the following order:
(i). An application letter;
(ii). A current Curriculum Vitae;
(iii). Relevant and applicable academic documentation
(iv). Valid professional and legally required registration and or practicing certification;
(v). A copy of National Identity Card.
Applications should be by email and addressed to:
The Executive Secretary,
National Building Review Board
Email to: external.jobs@nbrb.go.ug
Deadline: 4th July 2025 by 5:00pm
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How to Apply
Assisting in formulation of policies, guidelines, procedures and standards for Research and Development
Participate in conducting research using and applying a wide range of methods
Participate in developing methods and tools to gather, capture, analyse, manage and store data;
Compile information and prepare research reports to facilitate to facilitate decision making;
Participate in studies on demographics, customer preferences, market needs and habits in the building industry to reveal future trends;
Participate in fostering partnerships and collaborations among knowledge Generators (Researchers) including Knowledge Transformers within the Built Environment;
Provide expertise to support the transfer of appropriate building construction methods and technologies;
Participating in the development of artisans and other Scientific Knowledge Interlocutors for adoption at community level
Promoting product development and commercialization programs for indigenous, emerging and Local Scientific Innovations within the building industry
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other mandated authority.
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Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Engineering from a recognized university or institution
A Masters Degree in any of the above fields.
Must be registered with a professional body and in Possession of a valid practicing license
Working Experience
At least five (07) years’ relevant working experience four (04) of which should be in a recognized academic or research organisation or public sector organisation.
Evidence of at least one research publication in a reputable publication done in the last five (5) years.
Competences Technical
Analytical skills
Extensive Knowledge of Building Regulations and government Policies on the building sector
Information Communications Technology
Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
Knowledge of court proceedings
Behavioral
Concern for quality
Team work
Accountability
Public Relations and Customer care
Results Oriented
