Job Title: Education
Officer (Outreach)
Officer (Outreach)
Organization: Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Education and Information
About UWEC:
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) formerly known as Entebbe Zoo
is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage. The
Uganda Wildlife Education Center is a fun and exciting place to see and learn
about the animals of Uganda and the ecosystems in which they live. Take some
time to learn how they live, eat, play, and talk.
is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage. The
Uganda Wildlife Education Center is a fun and exciting place to see and learn
about the animals of Uganda and the ecosystems in which they live. Take some
time to learn how they live, eat, play, and talk.
Originally founded in the 1950s to accommodate confiscated and injured
wildlife and to look after orphan animals which have been taken away from
smugglers it has grown considerably in recent years. Many say its destined to
become the most important showcase for wildlife on the African continent.
wildlife and to look after orphan animals which have been taken away from
smugglers it has grown considerably in recent years. Many say its destined to
become the most important showcase for wildlife on the African continent.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Education Officer (Outreach) should
hold a good Bachelors in education with training in wildlife management or
Bachelor of biological Science degree with a qualification in education - Other Desired Qualifications: project
planning, public relations, Customer care - At least three or more years’ experience
in education services - Possess the ability to develop the
curriculum for environmental education for integration into the formal
school syllabus. - Competence in Developing programmes for
various target audiences of varying ages and educational needs. - Ability to Visit schools and higher
education institutions to deliver outreach programs. - Proficiency in developing and implementing
special education events. - Ability to engage the communities on the
issues of environmental Education and keep in touch with the community
leaders and the public. - Ability to develop and implement special
education events - Be able to carry out research, innovate
and continuously develop new outreach programmes so as to stimulate public
interest. - Carry out evaluation and monitoring of
programmes and use the findings to improve new programs.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified
candidates should submit their applications accompanied with a detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of academic certificates, together with
names and contacts of three referees addressed to:
candidates should submit their applications accompanied with a detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of academic certificates, together with
names and contacts of three referees addressed to:
Executive Director,
Uganda Wildlife Education
Centre (UWEC)
Centre (UWEC)
P O Box 369
Entebbe, Uganda.
Deadline: 8th September, 2014 by 5PM
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