Manager Human Wildlife Conflict
2025-03-31T13:32:43+00:00
Uganda Wildlife Authority
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FULL_TIME
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya P.O. Box 3530
Kamwokya
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Hospitality, and Tourism
Environment
2025-04-13T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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JOB PURPOSE
To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of Human-Wildlife
Conflict.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Developing and supervising implementation of human-wildlife conflict management plans, policies, guidelines, strategies.
II. Supervising the responding to all incidences of human wildlife conflict.
III. Planning for the acquisition maintenance and use of human wildlife conflict response equipment.
IV. Sensitizing actual and potential victims of Human Wildlife Conflict.
V. Coordinating the Capture and translocating of problem animals.
VI. Coordinate with Local Governments, NGO’s, local communities and relevant institutions in human wildlife conflict resolution.
VII. Providing technical guidance in the implementation of the wildlife compensation scheme.
VIII. Establish and maintain human wildlife conflict databases.
IX. Building the capacity of the Authority staff, Local Governments and communities in the management of vermin and problem animals.
X. Mobilizing resources for the implementation of human wildlife conflict management plans and strategies.
XI. Mediating and negotiating with victims of Human Wildlife Conflict.
XII. Preparing work plans and submitting periodic reports.
XIII. Supervising and appraising staff.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
a. Qualifications
i. An Honor'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.
ii. A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields or Conflict Resolution from a recognized University.
b. 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
I. Developing and supervising implementation of human-wildlife conflict management plans, policies, guidelines, strategies. II. Supervising the responding to all incidences of human wildlife conflict. III. Planning for the acquisition maintenance and use of human wildlife conflict response equipment. IV. Sensitizing actual and potential victims of Human Wildlife Conflict. V. Coordinating the Capture and translocating of problem animals. VI. Coordinate with Local Governments, NGO’s, local communities and relevant institutions in human wildlife conflict resolution. VII. Providing technical guidance in the implementation of the wildlife compensation scheme. VIII. Establish and maintain human wildlife conflict databases. IX. Building the capacity of the Authority staff, Local Governments and communities in the management of vermin and problem animals. X. Mobilizing resources for the implementation of human wildlife conflict management plans and strategies. XI. Mediating and negotiating with victims of Human Wildlife Conflict. XII. Preparing work plans and submitting periodic reports. XIII. Supervising and appraising staff.
i. An Honor'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. ii. A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields or Conflict Resolution from a recognized University.
JOB-67ea997be606d
Vacancy title:
Manager Human Wildlife Conflict
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Environment]
Jobs at:
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 13 2025
Duty Station:
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya P.O. Box 3530 | Kamwokya | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of Human-Wildlife Conflict.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Developing and supervising implementation of human-wildlife conflict management plans, policies, guidelines, strategies.
II. Supervising the responding to all incidences of human wildlife conflict.
III. Planning for the acquisition maintenance and use of human wildlife conflict response equipment.
IV. Sensitizing actual and potential victims of Human Wildlife Conflict.
V. Coordinating the Capture and translocating of problem animals.
VI. Coordinate with Local Governments, NGO’s, local communities and relevant institutions in human wildlife conflict resolution.
VII. Providing technical guidance in the implementation of the wildlife compensation scheme.
VIII. Establish and maintain human wildlife conflict databases.
IX. Building the capacity of the Authority staff, Local Governments and communities in the management of vermin and problem animals.
X. Mobilizing resources for the implementation of human wildlife conflict management plans and strategies.
XI. Mediating and negotiating with victims of Human Wildlife Conflict.
XII. Preparing work plans and submitting periodic reports.
XIII. Supervising and appraising staff.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
a. Qualifications
i. An Honor'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.
ii. A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields or Conflict Resolution from a recognized University.
b. 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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 108
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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