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Job Title:  Deputy Director

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

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:   To provide technical leadership and coordination of teaching, research and extension services matters including policy and standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiating, obtaining approval of and promoting policies, plans and programs that enhance the academic and professional excellence of the Institute.
• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the policy framework for monitoring the quality, standards and management of the Institute’s academic programs.
• Coordinating the preparation of budgets, including research budgets, for all Schools academic departments.
• Coordinating the planning, development and review of undergraduate, post graduate, research programs and any other academic programs of the Institute.
• Supervising the selection and admission of students.
• Initiating and coordinating the development and review of curricula for academic programs offered at the Institute.
• Monitoring compliance in setting and marking all examinations in accordance to established regulations.
• Coordinating the appointment of academic staff and external examiners.
• Overseeing optimal utilization and management of existing teaching and research funds and facilities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Health and Management or related fields from recognized University or Institution.
• Masters in the above-mentioned fields from recognized University or Institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in management related courses.

Working Experience

• Nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at Principal Level or equivalent from a reputable organization.

Competencies

Technical

• Policy Management Financial Management Planning, organizing and coordinating Information communication technology Management of Organizational Environment Strategic Thinking Human Resource Management

Behavioral

• Leadership Accountability Communicating effectively Networking Ethics and Integrity

• The applicants should not be more than 55 years of age at the time of application.

How to Apply:

All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with relevant experience should address applications to;

• The Senior Human Resource Officer, Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute.
• Send your application by email; snalule@uwrti.ac.ug or hand deliver to the Senior Human Resource Office at UWRTI, located in Katwe Kabatoro Town council, Kasese District.
• Attach all relevant academic documents, appointment letters, Recommendation letter from your previous employer and a copy of your National Identification Card.
• Merge all your documents and send them in one PDF attachment format not exceeding 2MBs.

Deadline: 25th February, 2025 at 5pm.

Note

• Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute provides equal opportunities for all.
• Any type of canvassing or interference with this process will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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