Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

ACTIVITIES
• Focal point for Tilenga project activities to be executed under the terms of the TEPU/UWA
• Cooperation Agreement. This will include organizing meetings, producing minutes and having
• oversight of activities with UWA in Kampala. The job shall also involve having close cooperation with Tilenga Project HSE Manager as well as UWA and TEPU field teams
• Participate in the development of studies and programs aimed at achieving the company objectives
• of NNL/NG under the Murchison Falls Conservation Program (MFCP) pillar of the Tilenga Biodiversity Program
• Provide support and technical input to the process for identification of an appropriate activities
• under the MFCP as per agreed annual work programs, budgets and MFNP General Management Plan
• Support the process of updating the MFNP General Management Plan as agreed with UWA
• Support the Biodiversity manager for Rangelands in task force meetings and engagements with
• Uganda Wildlife Authority, JV Partners, regulatory/lead agencies (NEMA/PAU) and implementing
• partners
• Provide guidance and support to the biodiversity field organization to ensure oversight of project
• activities in MFNP are effectively managed in accordance with the mitigation hierarchy
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of early actions under the MFCP in collaboration with selected implementing partners and UWA
• Development and review of technical documentation including scopes of work, technical reports,
• monitoring data and management plans to ensure alignment of objectives
• Contribute as a specialist in the development of the regional cumulative impacts management
• strategy particularly in relation to Murchison Falls Conservation Program objectives
• Support the mapping of conservation activities in and around Murchison Falls National Park and
• contribute to stakeholder engagement activities in relation to the Tilenga Biodiversity Program
• Coordinate with other agencies and partners to obtain lessons learned and gain understanding of
• best practice in relation to protected area management
• Take regular part in gathering data in-line with agreed protocols e.g. species specific monitoring and
• other surveys and make constructive suggestions on how to improve these as and when
• appropriate- both directly when in the field, and indirectly when working with partners.
• Help to identify, and devise win-win solutions to, operational/ conservation/ human wildlife conflict
• issues.
• Help ensure that appropriate specific, realistic, and robust risk assessments are developed for the
• field team, and by the contractors for their activities, working in conjunction with the relevant

Biodiversity Field Superintendent.
• Contribute to producing internal and external publications
• Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organization, of the impact of emerging
• environmental issues and in particular ones associated with biodiversity, whether legislative or best
• practice. Train staff at all levels in biodiversity issues and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation, Natural Resources Management,
• Ecology
• At least 5 years professional experience in conservation-based discipline or industrial setting
• Experience in biodiversity offsetting in a large-scale development project is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to protected area management, wildlife conservation
• and natural resource management
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of national and international requirements and IFC
• standards,
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with different partners, including those in
• Govt, tourism sector, protected area specialists and local communities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of national legislation and applicable international good practice e.g. IFC, IUCN Green List, BBOP etc.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Deadline for CV submission: Thursday, April 6th, 2023 – 5:00 pm.
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