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Job Title:  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 strategic leadership and guidance in the management of the Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Spearheads and co-ordinates the development and review of policies, strategic plans and other interventions designed to achieve growth, academic and professional excellence in Institute programs.
• Maintaining efficiency, effectiveness and good governance of the Institute.
• Providing efficient leadership to the Institute through coordinating the effective implementation of strategic management plans and Council decisions.
• Directing and supervising the Senior Management Team responsible for the academic, financial and administrative functions of the Institute and monitors their performance in line with the prescribed performance targets.
• Mobilizing both internal and external resources necessary for the implementation of the Institute policies, plans and programs.
• Oversees the acquisition and fair allocation of resource to various Institute academic bodies and administrative units.
• Is a Member of the Institute Council and presents the Institute position and recommendations on various issues and challenges requiring Council intervention as prescribed by law.
• Reports to the Council for the general conduct and discipline of Institute staff and students.
• Represents the Institute externally in order to promote awareness and understanding of the Institute mission, objectives, policies and programs.

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 institution.
• Masters in the above-mentioned fields from recognized Institution. Post graduate qualification in management related courses.
• Working Experience Twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Deputy Director in Government 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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