Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Planning and Partnership
Organisation: Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The mandate of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage (MTWH) is derived from Article 189 and Sixth Schedule the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995), Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200, Uganda Tourism Act, 2008, Historical Monuments Act 1967, Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2006.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to the for performing the following duties:-
- Leading the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, laws, standards and guidelines, plans, strategies, programs and projects on wildlife conservation;
- Coordinating the evaluation of Protected Area Management Plans’ implementation;
- Facilitating the collection, analysis and dissemination of information on wildlife conservation;
- Mainstreaming and integrating wildlife conservation issues into MDAs and Local Government policies, plans and programs;
- Leading the negotiation and implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) on wildlife conservation;
- Facilitating the implementation of regional and international collaboration on wildlife conservation and management;
- Monitoring Statutory Agencies, Trust Agencies, Civil Society and Private Sector and ensuring compliance with the set standards on wildlife conservation;
- Leading the preparation of departmental work plans, budgets and reports;
- Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of policies, laws, standards and guidelines on wildlife conservation;
- Developing national, regional and international collaborative programs and partnership initiatives with Civil Society and private sector on conservation and sustainable development of wildlife;
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Management; or Conservation Biology; or BSc (Botany and Zoology); or Environmental Science; or Ecology plus a Masters Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution.
Working Experience
- Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Wildlife Officer in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.
- Applicants should, among others, have the following Values: Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism, Teamwork and Serving Public Interest
How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service. Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 19th January, 2026. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at the link bel0w
Mandatory requirements for Applicants: –
- Apply ON-LINE.
- Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).
- Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;
Application Process:
- Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
- Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).
- If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.
- Click on Jobs, then Advertised Jobs in the menu. Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.
- Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.
- View the job details and click apply.
- Review your application and submit.
- You can only apply for one (01) post. Applying for more than two (02) posts will lead to automatic disqualification.
Emphasis: –
- Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.
- Only Candidates shortlisted for Written and/ or Oral Interviews will be contacted.
- Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (“O” and “A” level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid National Identification Card.
- Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
- The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic documents of successful candidates in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be disqualified and charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda.
- In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to [email protected]
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 108