Jobs at:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Vacancy title:
Warden Sports

Deadline of this Job:
not later than 28th October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
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, economically develop and sustainably manage the wildlife and protected areas of Uganda in partnership with i neighboring communities and other stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community.
UWA, an equal opportunity employer wishes to recruit high caliber, self
motivated and result oriented Ugandan nationals to fill the Positions below:

Job Title: Warden Sports
Salary Scale: UWA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Duty Station: UWA Headquarter

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To develop and promote sports and games in Uganda Wildlife Authority.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifying and promoting sports talent among UWA staff.
  
• Distributing and sharing information about all sporting activities and programs at local, regional and international levels.
  
• Organising sport-related projects, classes, programmes, coaching, dim development and training.
  
• Working and liaising with government bodies to deliver government spas initiatives. -Identifying sport, recreation and health initiatives and overseeing sports Plans and ensuring their implementation;
  
• Mobilising and sensitising targeted groups on sports and games polices
  
• Raising staff awareness on health and fitness issues and promoting participation in sports, particularly amongst under represented groups:
  
• Maintaining sports records and producing written reports to the supervisors,
  
• Identifying potential opportunities for external funding and maintaining links with county, regional and national sporting representatives and organizations;
  
• Presenting and rehabilitating existing sports facilities in the various Conservation Areas.
  
• Perform any other official duties as assigned by Management and or supervisor from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS

• Should possess at least an Honors Bachelors Degree in Education a bias in Sports Science or any related discipline from a recognized University! Institution.

EXPERIENCE

• At least three (3) years relevant experience a reputable organization.

COMPETENCES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills:
  
• Communication skills
  
• Coaching and mentoring skills
  
• Time management skills
  
• Planning Organizing & Coordinating
  
• Concern for quality standards
  Team Work

Job application procedure
Applications with detailed CV and three (3) competent Referees with daytime telephone contact should be addressed and submitted to the address below clearly marking on the envelope the post being applied for not later than 28th October 2016.

The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530 Kampala, Tel:+256-414-355000 Fax +256414346921
Email: info@ugandawildlife.org
Websites: www.ugandawildlife.org www.friendagorilla.org
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.