About Us:
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. The Mission of UWA is: “To Conserve and Sustainably Manage the Wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda in Partnership with Neighboring Communities and Other Stakeholders for the Benefit of the People of Uganda and the Global Community.”

Job Summary: The Deputy Director Community Conservation will develop and implement Community Conservation policies and programs ensure better relations between the local communities and wildlife.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Tasked with developing Community Conservation policies aimed at improving the partnership between communities and UWA in Wildlife Conservation.
In charge of developing and implementing strategies and programs for Conservation Awareness and Education at National and Local Levels.
Revamping Conservation Education in schools at all levels.
Responsible for developing Regulations and Guidelines for the implementation of wildlife use rights through Wildlife Enterprises and Collaborative Management arrangement.
Guiding Protected Areas to develop and implement Benefit Sharing Programs for communities neighboring Protected Areas.
General supervision of Community Conservation Programs in Protected Areas including revenue sharing, resource access and problem animal management.
Providing leadership to the development and implementation of effective and innovative approaches and interventions to manage Human-Wildlife Conflicts in the Country.
Carry out periodic evaluation of Community Conservation Approaches and advising management on areas requiring revision.
Representing UWA in national, regional and international Fora on Community Conservation related issues.
Coordinating with Partner Organizations that support community conservation programs and ensure that their programs are harmonized with UWA programs to avoid duplicity.
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by Management and or Supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate must hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Natural Resources Management, Community Conservation or a related qualification from a recognized University or institution.
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Natural Resources Management, community conservation or a related field from a reputable University or Institution is a must.
Possession of a qualification in Corporate Governance is an added advantage.
A minimum of eight years’ experience in community conservation, three (3) of which should have been gained at Senior Management level in Nature Conservation.
Team building and staff supervision
Excellent analytical, financial and presentation skills.
Good report writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent Customer care skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ethics and integrity.
Good time management attributes
Good proposal writing skills.
Good ICT skills
Conflict resolution attributes
Managerial skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their dully completed Job Application Form in triplicate, download here, each with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) competent Referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of Academic Documents and relevant Appointment letters to any of the address below:

The Executive Director,
Uganda Wildlife Authority,
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya,
P.O. Box 3530 Kampala

Email to: hr-recruit@ugandawildlife.org

NB:
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.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.

Deadline: 8th September 2017