• Designing and developing a research strategy for wildlife conservation and ecosystems management. • Designing and developing ecological monitoring strategy for wildlife conservation and ecosystems management. • Developing research and ecological monitoring programs for wildlife conservation and ecosystems management. • Preparing and submitting annual State of the wildlife Report for Uganda to Management. • Developing capacity of staff to undertake research and ecological monitoring. • Establishing collaborative linkages with and supervision of Research Institutions and Partners in wildlife conservation and ecosystem management. • Reviewing research and ecological monitoring reports and generating recommendations for Management. • Managing the Research grant for wildlife conservation and ecosystem management. • Recommending approval of Research Institutions, individuals and Partners to undertake research in wildlife conservation and ecosystem management. • Mobilizing resources to support wildlife research and monitoring. • Developing work plans and preparing periodic reports • Supervising and appraising staff

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation, Veterinary Medicine, Botany, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Health and Management, Environmental Science or Environmental Management from a recognized University. • A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University. • Experience • At least nine (09) years’ relevant working experience in biodiversity conservation three (3) of which should have been at Principal Officer level from a reputable Organisation. • Competences • Technical • Policy Management • Financial Management • Research and analytical skills • Planning, organizing and coordinating • Strategic thinking • Human Resource Management • Behavioral • Leadership • Accountability • Networking • Communicating effectively • Judgement, decision making and problem solving • Ethics and integrity

Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the link provided below. Hard copies will not be accepted. Instructions for submission CLICK BELOW TO APPLY Attach a cover letter indicating your interest in the job you choose as well as the academic documents scanned as one pdf document (the system will not accept more than one file). Applicants shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present originals of their academic certificates and transcripts at the time of the interviews. Address: The Executive Director Uganda Wildlife Authority Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya P.O. Box 3530 KAMPALA