Organisation: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About WCS:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), an international conservation NGO with headquarters at the Bronx Zoo, New York, USA, currently seeks a new Director for our Uganda Program- This long-term position, based in Kampala, Uganda, provides an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to global biodiversity conservation, lead a talented team, and pioneer new approaches to sustainable natural resource management WCS has been working in Uganda for over 50 years and currently employs 17 Ugandan staff and works closely with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and National Forestry Authority (NFA). We have field projects in a number of key wildlife sites in western Uganda.
Job Summary: The Uganda Country Director is WCS’s legal representative in Uganda and is responsible for all WCS activities in the country. WCS strongly encourages qualified Ugandan national candidates to apply for this position.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidates should preferably hold a Master’s degree or higher in a discipline related to natural resources management/ conservation
- At least ten years of progressively increasing responsibility for protected areas or natural resources management, sustainable development, and/or other environmental assistance
- Proven knowledge and experience with government agencies and management of large agency grants
- Proven fundraising record from government/agency sources, foundations, and private individuals
- Significant experience in partner government relations, and knowledge of international conservation policy issues
- Preferred: Significant work experience in Uganda, knowledge of Uganda environmental and political issues, and strong reputation in the Uganda environment community
- Demonstrated experience effectively managing staff
- Superb English communications skills both written and oral
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to Apply on-line by visiting www.wcs.org, scroll to ‘careers’ at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts to apply on-line (you must register online in order to be considered). IN ADDITION TO APPLYING ONLINE: Please send a cover letter, CV and at least three references (with contact information including phone numbers) by email to the Hiring Manager, Graeme Patterson ([email protected]) copied to [email protected] ) using the following in the ‘Subject Line’ of the email <yoursurname_Uganda_Director>.
Deadline: 3rd October, 2014
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