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• Promote and support innovations and adoption of
  best practices aimed at curbing poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking and
  trade.
• Promote tourism and ecotourism and other
  non-consumptive wildlife
  based enterprises within protected areas and adjacent communities.
• Promote and support development and
  implementation of Protected Area (PA) Management Plans in line with
  internationally recognized best practices.
• Promote and support establishment of sustainable financing
  mechanisms (through public-private partnerships) for efficient management
  of priority Protected Areas.
• Promote and support development and implementation
  of comprehensive Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Plans for priority Protected Areas.
• Support development and implementation of
  flagship Species Management Plans.
• Provide technical leadership in planning,
  management, and implementation of biodiversity conservation and management
  activities under the WWF
  UCO Forest and Biodiversity Program.
• Undertake routine monitoring and evaluation of
  ongoing biodiversity conservation and management activities to track
  progress, document lessons, and assess their impacts on livelihoods of
  target communities and
  delivery of overall UCO conservation goals.
• Document case studies and share information on
  biodiversity conservation and management best practices and lessons
  learned with local partners and the general public.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in planning,
  design, and implementation of targeted research studies to generate new
  information and innovative ideas on sustainable biodiversity conservation
  and management in Uganda.
• Create strong alliances and networks with civil society, public, and
  private organizations for sustained dialogue and advocacy for improved
  biodiversity conservation and management in Uganda.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of
  capacity building activities on biodiversity conservation and management issues targeting WWF
  UCO staff and partners.
• Coordinate preparation of policy
  recommendations and position papers to strengthen biodiversity
  conservation and management in Uganda.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual work
  plans, budgets, and
  technical reports on biodiversity conservation and management activities
  as part of the overall Forest and Biodiversity program planning and
  reporting cycle.
• Provide technical advice and support to the WWF
  UCO SMT on strategic biodiversity conservation and management issues.
• Coordinate preparation of new funding concepts
  and proposals on biodiversity conservation and management related issues,
  in collaboration with other UCO staff and partner CSOs, to ensure
  sustained growth of the Forest and Biodiversity Program portfolio.
• Build and maintain a cohesive and motivated
  biodiversity conservation team through provision of technical
  backstopping, coaching, mentoring, and giving constructive feedback in
  line with WWF Human Resources guidelines.
• Represent
  the Program, as required, at national and international forums/meetings.
• Perform any other duties as requested by your
  supervisor from time to time.

• The applicant must hold a Master of Science
  Degree in Wildlife Management,
  Natural Resources Management, or a related discipline is a MUST.
• Five years of professional experience in
  biodiversity conservation and management work. Specific work experience in
  the Albertine Graben would be a strong added advantage.
• Previous work experience or engagement with
  sector agencies (including National Forest Authority, Uganda Wildlife
  Authority, National Environment Management Authority, The Ministry of
  Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, etc.) is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in working with civil
  society organizations and the private sector is an added advantage.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and
  innovative problem-solving ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
  establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a
  multi-cultural, multi-interest, multi-ethnic environment;
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to
  multi-task under limited
  supervision;

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