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Are you looking for HSE Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Senior Wildlife Officer-Human Carnivore Conflict job at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Through the Forest and Biodiversity program, WWF-Uganda is working with partners (Government Ministries, Agencies, Local Governments, Private Sector and communities) to conserve the integrity of Uganda's protected areas and habitats on private land. This is being done with a balanced mix of forest and wildlife policy, expansion of forest estate, good governance and community livelihoods interventions.
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The overall objective of the project is that by 2025, rural livelihoods are improved and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced through widespread access to clean and renewable sources of energy in Uganda.
Senior Wildlife Officer-Human Carnivore Conflict job at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified person to fill the position of Senior Wildlife Officer-Human Carnivore Conflict
Work with the UCO Programme team to facilitate the effective operationalisation of the project in line with organizational and donor requirements, procedures and delegated management authority, working with project partners and stakeholders.
Preparation and implementation of activity work plans and budgets in line with WWF UCO project guidelines
Support planning and development of training and capacity building for targeted groups in the project area in line with WWF UCO guidelines and project documentation
Work with the CSOs and other community groups to deliver on Project Activities.
Work with partner offices to ensure environmental and social safeguarding is implemented across the project.
Ensure effective reporting for technical and financial aspects of the project
Represent the project at internal and external fora.
Work with UCO teams to convene, facilitate and/or chair meetings and workshops, and consolidate relationships with project partners
Ensure compliance and provide support in ongoing project assessments
Document best practices and lessons learnt in relation to the set performance indicators in line with the M&E framework of the project
Work with the team to ensure timely project’s reporting in line with WWF guidelines
Support communication team in organizing events to raise awareness, compile reports, briefing papers and other communications on Human-Carnivore Conflicts;
Work with project partners on community engagements and livelihood development
Work with fundraising teams to ensure continuous availability of funds for further implementation of wildlife conservation activities in Uganda
Any other duties may be assigned.
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A university Bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management and any other biodiversity conservation related field. Additional post graduate qualification in wildlife management will be an added advantage;
Three (3) years’ experience in designing and/or implementing conservation projects preferably with components on Human Carnivore Conflicts, community-based initiatives and/or protected area management
Fluency and excellent writing skills in English
Knowledge of Local languages (Rukiga-Runyankole) within the project area is a Must
Ability to communicate publicly (written and oral) and with a wide range of audiences, particularly the local communities
Experience in organization development related work for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) will be an added advantage
Experience in GPS mobile data collection apps especially use of SMART Tools, Earth Ranger will be an added advantage
Ability to convey the work of WWF with confidence and credibility;
Good team player with the ability to work well under own initiatives
Demonstrated project management experience and ability to coordinate projects with many variables, set and meet deadlines and manage a timeline under pressure.
Experience working in the same landscape is an added advantage.
Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “the job title” in the subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org . Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.