Job Title:    Graduate Trainee (8 No Experience Fresh Graduate Jobs)

Organisation: National Building Review Board

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Assigned Head of Department or Unit

About Organisation:

The National Building Review Board is a government agency under the Ministry of Works and Transport established by the Building Control Act, 2013. The Board is mandated to monitor building developments; ensure that the design and construction of buildings and utilities to which the public is to have access cater for persons with disabilities; oversee, inspect and monitor the operations of Building Committees; hear and determine appeals from persons dissatisfied with the decisions of a Building Committee; and to determine the fees to be charged by urban and district building committees for approval of plans, issue of building permits and occupation permits.

Job Summary: To provide technical support to NBRB’s operations while gaining practical experience and skills in building control, compliance, and related areas. The Graduate Trainee will work under supervision to assist with inspections, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and other technical tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Assist in conducting inspections and technical assessments of building operations
  • Support in data collection, analysis, and reporting for technical reviews.
  • Participate in stakeholder meetings and site visits to gather information and provide feedback.
  • Support the implementation of technical policies and standards. Assist with research and documentation to inform technical decision making.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate records and reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other mandated
  • authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying
• Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Civil/structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Quantity Survey from an accredited university.
• Recent graduate not more than 2 years post-graduation from deadline of this advert.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Internship or project experience in building, construction, or engineering is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Good understanding of building control and compliance principles.
• Basic technical skills in reading and interpreting building plans and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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