Job Title: Manager Species Management
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Biodiversity Management
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.
Job Summary: The Manager Species Management will be tasked with the formulation and implementation of species specific plans and strategies for conservation and management of threatened wildlife.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement species specific conservation strategies and actions plans
- Spearhead reintroductions or introductions of wildlife species as identified in the species specific conservation strategies and actions plans
- Engage stakeholders and partner to support the recovery and growth of wildlife populations.
- Conducting scientific studies to support the conservation and management of threaten species.
- Participate in international technical fora and other species specific conferences and conventions.
- Support the implementation of human-wildlife conflict strategy by offering technical expertise and guidance from time to time.
- Recommend country positions on the listing of threatened species.
- Support staff capacity building in species conservation and management
- Develop and implement annual and quarterly work plans and prepare timely unit performance reports
- Supervise and appraise staff in the unit
- Perform any other official duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Veterinary Science with a Master’s in the above areas or Natural Resources management.
- A minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in wildlife management from a reputable Organization, three (3) of which should have been at a senior officer level.
- Team building and staff supervision
- Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
- Resource mobilization skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- High level of professionalism
- Human resource management skills
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application 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 the address below:
Either: Email: [email protected]
Or:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530, Kampala Uganda
Hand deliver to the UWA Headquarters Central Registry.
Deadline: 10th August 2023 by 5.00 pm.
Note:
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only ie (Degree Certificates and Transcripts plus O and A level).
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
- All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six (6) months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
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