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Job Title:   Wildlife and Protected Areas Manager

Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Duty Station:  Kasese, Uganda

Reports to: Forests and Biodiversity Coordinator

About the Company:

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. We are an international NGO committed to environmental protection active in almost 100 countries. WWF has a growing conservation Programme in the Republic of Uganda. WWF Uganda Country Office (WWF UCO) works with central and local government agencies, private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the local communities to implement its various conservation programmes on Energy and Climate, Forestry and Wildlife, and Freshwater in Uganda.

Job Summary:  The Wildlife and Protected Areas Manager will support the Forest and Biodiversity Program Coordinator in planning, management, coordination, supervision, and monitoring of biodiversity conservation and management activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of respective project goals, objectives, and targets. S/he shall report to the Forests and Biodiversity Coordinator.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and support implementation of conservation innovations or technologies, applications 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.
• 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.
• Support 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 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.
• Support 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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
• A Bachelors Degree in Wildlife Ecology and or Management
• Training in Project Planning and Management is desirable
• Knowledge and experience in interventions aimed at curbing wildlife crimes is a must
• At least 7 years of professional experience implementing projects in biodiversity conservation and management work. Specific work experience in the Albertine Graben would be an added advantage.
• Previous work experience or engagement with relevant government agencies is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience using key conservation technologies for example but not limited to GIS, SMART, earth ranger, drone technology, wildlife camera traps etc.
• Experience in working with civil society organizations and the private sector is an added advantage

Required Skills and Competences:

• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving ability
• Strong 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

How to Apply:

Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “the job title” in the subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org

Deadline: 26th September 2024

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce

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