Job Title: Warden Planning (Conservation)
Organisation: Uganda
Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager Planning
About Us:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and
is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200. The Mission of UWA is:
“To Conserve and Sustainably Manage the Wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda
in Partnership with Neighboring Communities and Other Stakeholders for the
Benefit of the People of Uganda and the Global Community.”
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and
is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200. The Mission of UWA is:
“To Conserve and Sustainably Manage the Wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda
in Partnership with Neighboring Communities and Other Stakeholders for the
Benefit of the People of Uganda and the Global Community.”
Job Summary: The Warden
Planning (Conservation) will mainly prepare the Organizational plans including
Strategic Plans, Protected Area Management Plans, among others and review their
implementation
Planning (Conservation) will mainly prepare the Organizational plans including
Strategic Plans, Protected Area Management Plans, among others and review their
implementation
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the preparation of
Organizational Strategic Plan and review its implementation. - He / she will also actively participate in
the formulation and revision of management plans for Uganda’s wildlife
Protected Areas including the incorporation of environmental
considerations. - Participate in the preparation and
revision of guidelines, standards, and manuals for Protected Areas
management plans, infrastructure development, site planning, environmental
impact assessment and monitoring implementation of management plans. - The Warden Planning (Conservation) will be
tasked with reviewing data and information needs, coordinating the
preparation and analysis of such data and information for preparation of
management plans. - Participate in the monitoring and tracking
the implementation of Protected Areas management plans against set
objectives, schedules and budgets. - Play a role in the preparation of site
plans and infrastructure development plans for UWA. - Participate in the preparation of periodic
plans, budgets and reports for UWA Planning Unit. - Perform any other official duties as
assigned by Management and or Supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Warden
Planning (Conservation) job opportunity must hold an Bachelors Degree in
either Forestry, Wildlife Management, Project planning and management and
a related field from a reputable University or Institution. - Hold a Diploma or Certificate in Natural
Resource Management related courses will be an added advantage. - A minimum of three years of related
working experience from a reputable conservation related Organization. - Broad knowledge and understanding of
Protected Area systems is an added advantage. - Planning, organizing and coordinating
various assignments. - Good time management skills
- Leadership and Team Work
- Accountability
- Excellent communication skills
- Ethics and Integrity.
- Age: Less than 35 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
dully completed Job Application Form in triplicate, download here, each with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three
(3) competent Referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of Academic
Documents and relevant Appointment letters to any of the address below:
dully completed Job Application Form in triplicate, download here, each with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three
(3) competent Referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of Academic
Documents and relevant Appointment letters to any of the address below:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Wildlife Authority,
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya,
P.O. Box 3530 Kampala
Email to: [email protected]
NB:
- Applicants are required to scan and attach
CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree,
Transcript, Diploma, A’ level and O’ level certificates. - Academic documents for the successful
candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are
considered for appointment into the Authority.
Deadline: 8th
September 2017
September 2017
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