Job Title: Assistant Commissioner Human Wildlife Conflict
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.
Job Summary: To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of Human-Wildlife Conflicts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing and supervising implementation of Human-Wildlife Conflicts management plans, policies, guidelines, strategies.
- Supervising the responding to all incidences of Human Wildlife Conflicts.
- Planning for the acquisition, maintenance and use of Human Wildlife Conflict response equipment.
- Sensitizing actual and potential victims of Human Wildlife Conflicts.
- Coordinating the Capture and translocation of problem animals.
- Coordinate with Local Governments, NGO’s, local communities and relevant institutions in Human Wildlife conflict resolution.
- Providing technical guidance in the implementation of the Wildlife damage compensation scheme.
- Establish and maintain Human Wildlife Conflict databases.
- Building the capacity of the Authority staff, Local Governments and communities in the management of vermins and problem animals.
- Mobilizing resources for the implementation of human wildlife conflict management plans and strategies.
- Mediating and negotiating with victims of Human Wildlife Conflict.
- Preparing work plans and submitting periodic reports.
- Supervising and appraising staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Zoology, Botany, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Science or Environmental Management from a recognized University.
- A Masters Degree in any of the above fields or Conflict Resolution from a recognized University.
Experience
- At least nine (09) years’ relevant working experience in Wildlife Conservation, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level from a reputable Organization.
Competences
Technical
- Policy Management
- Knowledge in Animal Behavior
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Research and Analytical Skills
Behavioral
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Communicating Effectively
- Concern for quality and Standards
- Negotiation and mediation
- Ethics and integrity
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the link provided below. Hard copies will not be accepted.
NOTE:
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A’ level and O’ level certificates.
- Applicants are required to provide appointment letters as proof of experience.
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Address:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530
KAMPALA
Deadline: 28th November 2025
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 108