Job Title: Assistant Commissioner Wildlife Species Management
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 for species management
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing technical guidance in formulation of policies on species conservation
- Coordinating the formulation and implementation of species conservation strategies, guidelines and action plans.
- Coordinating introductions and re-introductions of wildlife species as identified in the management and strategic plans.
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative linkages to support recovery and growth of wildlife populations.
- Providing Technical guidance in the transactions of wildlife species during Introduction/reintroduction to selected sites.
- Coordinating research on species conservation.
- Mobilizing resources to support species conservation programs.
- Developing, Coordinating Implementation of work plans and preparing periodic reports.
- Supervising and appraising staff
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Should possess an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Health Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management from a recognised University.
- Masters Degree in any of the above fields from a recognised University.
Experience:
- Must have at least nine (9) years’ relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Principal Specialist from a reputable organisation.
Competences:
- Policy Management
- Knowledge in Wildlife Management
- Financial Management.
- Risk Management
- Research and Analytical
- Human Resource Management.
Behavioral
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Effective Communication
- Networking
- Communicating Effectively
- Judgement, decision Making and Problem solving
- Compassion for wildlife
- 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