Job Title: Assistant Commissioner Tourism and Hospitality
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 management of sales and promotion of tourism products and services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing tourism and branding policies, guidelines, regulations, strategies and plans.
- Coordinating the implementation and enforcement of tourism marketing and branding policies, guidelines, regulations, strategies and plans.
- Coordinating marketing awareness programs and campaigns for tourism products and services.
- Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the branding manual.
- Coordinating the periodic review of the tourism tariff.
- Supervising the booking and reservation functions.
- Supervising the tour guiding function in the Authority.
- Identifying areas of reviewing tourism products and services.
- Reviewing tourism information for marketing and promotional events.
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative linkages with tourism and other stakeholders.
- Initiating and coordinating the development of digital platforms for marketing tourism products and services.
- Developing strategies for revenue generation through ancillary services.
- Developing and coordinating the preparation, implementation of work plans and preparing periodic performance reports.
- Supervising and appraising staff
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Possession of an Honors Bachelor’s degree in either Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Business Administration, (Entreprenuership, Parks and Recreation, International Business Management, Marketing, commerce (Marketing) or marketing from a recognized University.
- A Master’s degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University.
Experience
- At least nine (9) years relevant working experience , three(3) of which should have been at Principal Officer level from a reputable organization.
Competencies
Technical
- Policy Management
- Financial Management
- Planning Organising and Coordinating
- Strategic thinking
- Human Resource Management
Behavioral
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Networking
- Communicating effectively
- Judgment, decision Making and problem solving
- 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