Deputy Director Jobs – Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI)

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Job Title:  Deputy Director   

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.’’

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deputizes the Director
  • Coordinates teaching and training programs of the Institute.
  • Plans and coordinates development and review of the curriculum
  • Coordinates capacity building programmes for the teaching staff.
  • Oversees compliance of instructors’ code of conduct at the Institute.
  • Coordinates quality assurance and control protocols in institute training programs.
  • Leads the development of plans, budgets and reports for the training function of the institute.
  • Supervises and appraises staff.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Director.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The person eligible for appointment should possess the following attributes

  • An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Health and Management or related fields from recognized institutions.
  • Master of Science in the above-mentioned fields from recognized Institution.
  • Post graduate training in human resources management or public administration or business administration or any other related field.
  • Be at least of the rank of Principal/Senior Officer level or its equivalent at the time of application;
  • Six (6) years of Managerial ability in Higher Education or Research Institution with at least track record of having served as Head of academic Department or Research Project Manager;
  • Teaching experience of at least twelve (12) years in any of the disciplines being offered in the Institute;
  • Be a citizen of Uganda with a valid national identity card
  • Age limit: 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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Date Posted 2024-02-01
Valid Through 2024-02-09
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI)
Job Location Kasese, Kasese, Kasese, 0256, Uganda

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