Manager Conservation Awareness and Education Employment Opportunity – Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Job Title: Manager Conservation Awareness and Education
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Director Community Conservation Affairs
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 Manager Conservation Awareness and Education will effectively manage Conservation Awareness and Education within UWA.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordination, formulation and implementation of Conservation Awareness and Education strategies and programs at national and local levels.
- In collaboration with UWEC, Wildlife Clubs of Uganda and other relevant stakeholders, design and coordinate implementation of Conservation Education in schools at all levels.
- Identify and establish strong partnership arrangements with key stakeholders.
- Undertake fundraising for conservation education and awareness.
- Coordinate undertaking of periodic evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of Conservation Education and Awareness programmes.
- Develop and implement work plans and timely prepare performance and other reports for the Unit.
- Supervise and appraise Wardens under the unit.
- Perform any other official duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor and/or Management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Manager Conservation Awareness and Education career opportunity must hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Natural Resources Management, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration or Education from a recognised University or Institution.
- For those without a Bachelors Degree in Natural Resources Management possession of a Masters Degree in Natural Resource Management is a Must.
- For those with a Bachelors Degree in Natural Resource Management, a Masters Degree is either Social Sciences or Natural Resources Management is a must.
- A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in Wildlife Conservation, two (2) of which should have been at senior officer level in community conservation in a reputable organization.
- Team building and staff supervision
- Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent community mobilization skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ethics and integrity.
- Financial and human resource management skills
- Conflict resolution attributes
- Fundraising skills
- Excellent customer care skills
- Age Limit: Below 50 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: 7th June 2019