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 Warden Environmental Impact Assessment will keenly review Environmental and social impact statements and ensure all impacts related to developments in PA’s are adequately identified and mitigation measures addressed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Study and review Environmental & Social Impact Statements and raise issues of concerns that the statements do not adequately address and propose additional mitigation as deemed necessary.
Tasked with monitoring the implementation of environmental Management Plans arising from approved EIAs
Carry out study and evaluate Environmental Monitoring and Audit Reports for projects that have impact on wildlife conservation.
Regularly monitor and evaluate on a routine basis the compliance of the project developers in line with NEMA approval conditions and other plans and guidelines.
Identify and investigate any other unanticipated concerns or negative impacts that might emerge as a result of developments within and outside the Protected Areas.
Actively contribute to the development of regulations to guide developments within and outside the Protected Areas.
Prepare and submit periodic reports in line with UWA reporting guidelines.
Perform any other official duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Warden Environmental Impact Assessment job opportunity must hold an Honors Bachelors Degree in either Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Management or a related field.
Possession of post graduate qualification in Environmental Impact Assessment is an added advantage.
A minimum of three years of relevant working experience from a reputable and relevant Organization.
Broad knowledge and understanding of Protected Area systems, environmental policies, Laws and Regulations and challenges related to new developments such as petroleum, hydropower, mining and concessions in sensitive ecosystems is also an added advantage.
Planning, organizing and coordinating various assignments
Team Work
Accountability
Communication and Advocacy
Good public relations and customer care skills
Time management
Good ICT skills including GIS.
Monitoring and evaluation
Age: Below 35 years
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