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Carnivore Conservation Officer, job at Wildlife Conservation Society | Apply Now
Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Carnivore Conservation Officer, job at Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global organization dedicated to preserving wildlife and wild places around the world. With a mission to protect the earth’s most endangered species and ecosystems, WCS is renowned for its scientific research, conservation strategies, and commitment to sustainable practices. The organization has a strong reputation for its ability to influence environmental policies and protect natural habitats.
Employees are valued for their commitment to the planet and work in a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages professional growth and offers opportunities to make a tangible impact. WCS has a rich history dating back to 1895, evolving from a small society into a global leader in conservation, operating across over 60 countries. Its innovative business model integrates scientific research, conservation projects, and partnerships with local communities to ensure lasting conservation success.
With a global presence, WCS operates in diverse ecosystems, from tropical rainforests to the Arctic, reaching millions of people through educational programs, campaigns, and partnerships. Core values such as integrity, excellence, and passion for wildlife guide its mission. The organization is committed to corporate social responsibility by promoting environmental sustainability, reducing its carbon footprint, and advocating for climate change policies. To learn more, visit www.wcs.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Carnivore Conservation Officer, job at Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society
The WCS goal in the QENP landscape is to halt the current decline of lions and foster their recovery by developing and leading science based, community driven and field conservation and UWA capacity Building programs in the landscape. The long-term impact of this effort will be to double the current lion population, restoring it to pre-2010 levels whereas the WCS Uganda carnivore program goal is to promote effective conservation of carnivores and their ecosystems by developing and leading science-based, community-driven, field conservation and UWA capacity building programs in Murchison – Semliki, and Greater Virunga Landscapes
Role profile
The Carnivore Conservation Officer will help the Carnivore Conservation Coordinator in the continued development of a WCS Uganda Carnivore Conservation Program that has, at its core, a site-based carnivore conservation challenges strategy, which promotes linkages across development interests and priorities through collaboration with UWA, conservation organizations working the landscapes, private sector companies, and other development partners supporting the wildlife conservation in Uganda.
Supporting the Uganda Wildlife Authority in conducting efficient, safe and effective anti-poaching patrols.
Provide ongoing training and assistance in the adaptive management and monitoring of patrols using platforms like Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) and Online Wildlife
Offenders Database (OWODAT) as well as other relevant platforms which will be identified by WCS from time to time.
Participate in de-snaring activities in key lion areas in QENP
Apply satellite-telemetry data and other monitoring tools to identify the most important areas that lions range in, and secure them by a targeted patrolling effort that cleans them of snares.
Participate in conducting research, monitor lion and elephant populations and threats to generate useful information that can be used by Uganda Wildlife Authority to improve carnivore conservation and management of the park;
Participate in lion rescues in QENP to generate information needed for the design of interventions to help recover the lion and prey populations
Participate in conflicts mitigation measures inside and around QENP to build community support for carnivore conservation.
Other responsibilities
Ensure appropriate and effective tracking and use of food procured for patrols
Write technical reports in a timely manner.
Participate in writing grant proposals to fund carnivore conservation program;
Represent WCS in an ethical and professional manner;
Manage WCS equipment and accommodation facilities within and outside the project area and report any damage, loss or malfunction of such equipment to your immediate supervisor.
Targets
Establish the snare hot zones and support UWA to conduct a snare removal in Ishasha sector
Write monthly reports on lion movements in both Ishasha and part of the northern sector
Ensure that UWA’s rangers use SMART for conducting patrols and maintains an updateSMART database contribute to donor report writing
Provide on-site technical backstopping to UWA staff in Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area
The Online Wildlife Offenders database is well maintained and data is entered regularly
Participate in grant proposal writing
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Academic Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in Conservation Biology, Wildlife ecology or Environmental Science. A postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum 05 years’ working experience inside a protected areas in the Albertine region
Experience in working for a Conservation NGOs;
Experience working with communities living adjacent to a protected area
Recognized knowledge of wildlife conservation, particularly working with carnivores.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain good relations with a wide range of stakeholders including UWA, local communities, Conservation NGOs, District Local Government;
Good negotiation and conflict management skills;
Demonstrated experience in conducting research and monitoring,
Ability to collect, organize and analyze data;
Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
Ability to work with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work under pressure and in a remote area
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and appropriate software such as database software like
Access, Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Social data software and GIS experience will be an added advantage;
Knowledge of the native or local languages (Runyakitara dialects) is required.
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications by email to wcsuganda@wcs.org with a copy sent to hmugabe@wcs.org . Applications should include a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae of no more than five pages, including three referees.
Notes:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
