Wildlife and Protected Areas Manager
Company: WWF Uganda
Deadline: 26th September 2024
Location: Kasese, Uganda
Type: Full-time
WWF Uganda is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly qualified Wildlife and Protected Areas Manager to support the Forest and Biodiversity Program.
Reports to: Forest and Biodiversity Program Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote and support conservation innovations, technologies, and best practices to combat poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking, and trade.
- Promote tourism, ecotourism, and non-consumptive wildlife-based enterprises within protected areas and adjacent communities.
- Support the development and implementation of Protected Area (PA) Management Plans, adhering to internationally recognized best practices.
- Facilitate the establishment of sustainable financing mechanisms (e.g., public-private partnerships) for priority Protected Areas.
- Support the development of Human-Wildlife Conflict Management and Species Management Plans for key Protected Areas.
- Provide technical leadership for biodiversity conservation under the WWF UCO Forest and Biodiversity Program.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of biodiversity conservation activities to track progress, document lessons, and assess impacts on livelihoods and conservation goals.
- Document case studies, share best practices, and provide training on biodiversity conservation for staff and partners.
- Build alliances with civil society, public, and private organizations to strengthen biodiversity conservation advocacy.
- Coordinate capacity-building activities and policy development for biodiversity conservation in Uganda.
- Prepare and submit work plans, budgets, and technical reports as part of the program’s planning cycle.
- Provide technical advice to the WWF UCO Senior Management Team on strategic biodiversity issues.
- Support the development of new funding concepts and proposals.
- Foster a cohesive biodiversity conservation team by providing technical backstopping, coaching, and mentoring.
- Represent the program at national and international forums as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology or Management.
- Training in Project Planning and Management is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in interventions aimed at curbing wildlife crimes is essential.
- At least 7 years of experience in biodiversity conservation and management, with specific experience in the Albertine Graben being an added advantage.
- Experience with government agencies is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience using conservation technologies such as GIS, SMART, Earth Ranger, drones, and wildlife camera traps.
- Experience working with civil society and the private sector is an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask with minimal supervision.
How to Apply:
Email your application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and contact details of three (3) referees, along with copies of academic qualifications (as one PDF document), clearly indicating “Wildlife and Protected Areas Manager” in the subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org.
Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for Applications: 26th September 2024
About WWF
WWF is an independent conservation organization dedicated to sustaining the natural world for the benefit of both people and wildlife. We work to protect and restore natural habitats, prevent the mass extinction of wildlife, and promote sustainable production and consumption practices. Our goal is to set nature on a path to recovery by 2030.