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; [email protected] 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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