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Job Summary

Job Title:
Ranger – 550 Positions
Employer:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
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Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 16 February 2026

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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.

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Full-time

Deadline: 

16 Feb 2026

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Ranger – 550 Positions Job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Job Description

To protect wildlife resources, property and human life in area of deployment.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conducting patrols/operations to protect wildlife resources in and around the Protected Areas.
  • Detecting and proactively preventing wildlife crime.
  • Arresting, searching and supporting prosecution of suspects involved in illegal wildlife activities.
  • Providing security to wildlife resources, property, staff and visitors within the Protected Areas.
  • Collecting and recording field data for Management decision making.
  • Supporting problem animal control.
  • Supporting the rescue, capture and translocation of wildlife.
  • vili. Operating radios and disseminating information to relevant personnel.
  • Gathering and relaying intelligence to relevant personnel.
  • Monitoring protected area boundaries to deter encroachment.
  • Undertaking wildlife inventories and surveys. xii. Preparing and submitting operational reports.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Suitable candidates should submit a job application including a letter from the LC 1 Chairperson, a daytime telephone contact, copy of National ID and copies of academic documents. Applications should be submitted in hardcopy to the nearest headquarters of a Conservation Area. Those from Kampala District should submit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre Conservation Area, Entebbe. The deadline for submission is 16th February 2020 at 5:00 PM.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director, Uganda Wildlife Authority Plot 7, Kira Road – Kampala

 NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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