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Manager Human Wildlife Conflict Careers – Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Mar-31
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Title:  Manager Human Wildlife Conflict Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda  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. Job Summary:  To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of Human-Wildlife Conflict. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Developing and  supervising  implementation  of  human-wildlife  conflict management plans, policies, guidelines, strategies.
- Supervising the responding to all incidences of human wildlife conflict.
- Planning for the acquisition maintenance and use of human wildlife conflict response equipment.
- Sensitizing actual and potential victims of Human Wildlife Conflict.
- Coordinating the Capture and translocating of problem animals.
- Coordinate with Local Governments, NGO’s, local communities and relevant institutions in human wildlife conflict resolution.
- Providing technical guidance in the implementation of the wildlife compensation scheme.
- Establish and maintain human wildlife conflict databases.
- Building the capacity of the Authority staff, Local Governments and communities in the management of vermin and problem animals.
- Mobilizing resources for the implementation of human wildlife conflict management plans and strategies.
- Mediating and negotiating with victims of Human Wildlife Conflict.
- Preparing work plans and submitting periodic reports.
- Supervising and appraising staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: - An Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Zoology, Botany, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Science or Environmental Management from a recognized University.
- A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields or Conflict Resolution from a recognized University.
Experience - At least nine (09) years’ relevant working experience in Wildlife Conservation, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level from a reputable Organization.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms, Click Here  . Deadline: 13th April, 2025 For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.ugashare.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ugashare Job Title:  Assistant HR Manager Organisation: Kiboko Enterprises Ltd Duty Station: Kampala,… Job Title:  Manager Procurement Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Duty Station:  Kampala,… Job Title:  Senior Manager Community Conservation and Ex-Situ Wildlife Services… Job Title:  Senior Digital Marketing Officer (Re-advertised)  Organisation: Uganda Tourism… Job Title: Senior Manager Data Engineering Organisation: DFCU Bank Duty Station:… Job Title: Manager – Credit Control   Organisation: DFCU Bank Duty…
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