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Job Title:  Principal Wildlife Research Officer   

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI)

Duty Station:  Kasese, Uganda

About US:

Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI) is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, established by Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute Act, 2016. The Institute is mandated to: “Undertake research and training services for sustainable conservation and management of Uganda’s wildlife resources.’’

Job Summary:   The Principal Wildlife Research Officer conducts research and performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director in conformity with the laid down procedures of Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans for development, review and operationalization of the institute research policy (s)
• Develops bankable wildlife research project proposals
• Develops relevant research for wildlife training and conservation
• Provides consultancy for wildlife research and conservation
• Supports the mobilization of research funding
• Supports partnerships with other research institutions
• Disseminates research findings
• Supports collaborative efforts for the uptake of research innovations
• Supports capacity building of staff in wildlife research
• Establishes and updates the data base on wildlife research
• Prepares regular reports on ongoing/completed research projects
• Supervises and appraise staff

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor degree of science (biological), environmental sciences, wildlife biology, natural resources management or related fields from recognized institution.
• Master of Science in the above-mentioned fields from a recognized institution.
• PhD in relevant subject areas is an added advantage
• Should possess progressive relevant working experience of 5 years
• At least five relevant peer reviewed publications
• Evidence of contribution to the community
• Be a citizen of Uganda with a valid national identity card
• Age: Not above 55 years

How to Apply:

All interested individuals should submit a letter of application accompanied with

• Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant Academic Credentials and naming three referees;
• Letters of nomination from third parties are also welcomed for the positions so long as they are submitted with Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant and certified Academic Credentials and naming three referees.
• Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their applications by the stated deadline.

Applications should be submitted online at the link below

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Note: Females are encouraged to apply. Please note that any solicitation or any form of lobbying for the job will lead to cancellation of the Candidate.

Deadline: 9th February 2024 by 5:00pm East African time 2024.

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