Salary Scale: UWA 12
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Conducting patrols/operations to protect wildlife resources in and around the Protected Areas.
ii. Detecting and proactively preventing wildlife crime.
iii. Arresting, searching and supporting prosecution of suspects involved in illegal wildlife activities.
iv. Providing security to wildlife resources, property, staff and visitors within the Protected Areas.
v. Collecting and recording field data for management decision making.
vi. Supporting problem animal control.
vii. Supporting the rescue, capture and translocation of wildlife.
viii. Operating radios and disseminating information to relevant personnel.
ix. Gathering and relaying intelligence to relevant personnel.
x. Monitoring protected area boundaries to deter encroachment.
xi. Undertaking wildlife inventories and surveys.
xii. Preparing and submitting operational reports.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
Uganda Certificate of Education with a pass in English language.
Experience
Nil.
Competences
Technical
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Planning, organizing and coordinating
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Management of organizational environment
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Negotiation and mediation
Behavioral
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High level of integrity and accountability
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Proven medical and physical fitness
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Ability to withstand harsh conditions
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Teamwork
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Communication skills
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Time management
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Negotiation and mediation
Application Procedure
Suitable candidates should submit a Job Application letter addressed to the Executive Director, Uganda Wildlife Authority, a daytime telephone contact, and copies of academic documents using the link below: https://forms.gle/QTAZUHarCwyqHtnt7
Deadline for receiving applications:
5th February 2026 at 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
