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Job Summary

Job Title:
Manager Wildlife Species Management
Employer:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 20 April 2025

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About the Organisation

Manager Wildlife Species Management job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a government agency dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of Uganda’s wildlife resources, ensuring biodiversity protection while promoting eco-tourism and community involvement. Recognized internationally for its role in wildlife conservation, UWA is known for managing Uganda’s national parks and protected areas with excellence, earning accolades for its conservation efforts and commitment to ecological balance.

The organization fosters a dynamic and purpose-driven work culture, offering employees professional growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a strong sense of purpose in preserving Uganda’s natural heritage. With diverse job opportunities in conservation, law enforcement, tourism management, and research, UWA provides both field and administrative roles, ensuring a balance between on-site conservation work and strategic planning. Established to oversee and regulate Uganda’s wildlife reserves.

UWA has evolved through policy reforms and strategic partnerships, embracing innovation in conservation technology, anti-poaching strategies, and sustainable tourism models to enhance biodiversity protection and generate revenue. Managing 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, and several community conservation areas, UWA has a vast operational reach that extends across Uganda, safeguarding critical habitats and endangered species.

Guided by core values such as integrity, teamwork, professionalism, and environmental stewardship. UWA remains dedicated to preserving nature for future generations. Through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the organization actively engages in community conservation programs, revenue-sharing initiatives, and environmental education to foster local participation in wildlife conservation. For more information about UWA’s conservation efforts, tourism attractions, and career opportunities.

Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Manager Wildlife Species Management job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Full Time

Deadline: 

20 Apr 2025

Job Title

Manager Wildlife Species Management job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Job Description

Job Title:   Manager Wildlife Species Management

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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  • 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 reintroductions 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 translocation of wildlife species during introduction / reintroductions 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.

Manager Wildlife Species Management job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

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  • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Health and Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management from a recognized University.

  • Master’s degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University.


Experience

  • At least nine (09) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Principal Species Specialist from a reputable Organization.


Competences Technical

  • Policy management

  • Knowledge in wildlife management

  • Financial management

  • Risk management

  • Research and analytical

  • Human Resource management


Behavioral

  • Leadership

  • Accountability

  • Communicating effectively

  • Networking

  • Judgment, decision making and problem solving

  • Compassion for wildlife

  • Ethics and integrity




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