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Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth?
Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do: We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified person to fill the position of Wildlife and Protected Areas Manager:
Position: Wildlife and Protected Areas Manager
Reports to: Forests and Biodiversity Coordinator
Location: Kasese

Job Summary
Manager will support the Forest and Biodiversity Program Coordinator in planning, management, coordination, supervision, and monitoring of biodiversity conservation and management activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of respective project goals, objectives, and targets. S/he shall report to the Forests and Biodiversity Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Promote and support implementation of conservation innovations or technologies, applications and adoption of best practices aimed at curbing poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking and trade.
• Promote tourism and ecotourism and other non-consumptive wildlife based enterprises within protected areas and adjacent communities.

• Promote and support development and implementation of Protected Area (PA) Management Plans in line with internationally recognized best practices.
• Promote and support establishment of sustainable financing mechanisms (through public-private partnerships) for efficient management of priority Protected Areas.
• Support development and implementation of comprehensive Human-Wildlife Conflict Management
• Plans for priority Protected Areas.
• Support development and implementation of flagship Species Management Plans.
• Provide technical leadership in planning, management, and implementation of biodiversity
• conservation and management activities under the WWF UCO Forest and Biodiversity Program.
• Undertake routine monitoring and evaluation of ongoing biodiversity conservation and management activities to track progress, document lessons, and assess their impacts on livelihoods of target communities and delivery of overall UCO conservation goals.
• Document case studies and share information on biodiversity conservation and management best practices and lessons learned with local partners and the general public.
• Support the Program Coordinator in planning, design, and implementation of targeted research studies to generate new information and innovative ideas on sustainable biodiversity conservation and management in Uganda.
• Create strong alliances and networks with civil society, public, and private organizations for sustained dialogue and advocacy for improved biodiversity conservation and management in Uganda.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of capacity building activities on biodiversity conservation and management issues targeting WWF UCO staff and partners.
• Coordinate preparation of policy recommendations and position papers to strengthen biodiversity conservation and management in Uganda.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans, budgets, and technical reports on biodiversity conservation and management activities as part of the overall Forest and Biodiversity program planning and reporting cycle.
• Provide technical advice and support to the WWF UCO SMT on strategic biodiversity conservation and management issues.
• Support preparation of new funding concepts and proposals on biodiversity conservation and
• management related issues, in collaboration with other UCO staff and partner CSOs, to ensure sustained growth of the Forest and Biodiversity Program portfolio.
• Build and maintain a cohesive and motivated biodiversity conservation team through provision of
• technical backstopping, coaching, mentoring, and giving constructive feedback in line with WWF Human Resources guidelines.
• Represent the program, as required, at national and international forums/meetings.

Required Qualifications and Experience
• Master of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
• A Bachelors Degree in Wildlife Ecology and or Management
• Training in Project Planning and Management is desirable
• Knowledge and experience in interventions aimed at curbing wildlife crimes is a must
• At least 7 years of professional experience implementing projects in biodiversity conservation and management work. Specific work experience in the Albertine Graben would be an added advantage.
• Previous work experience or engagement with relevant government agencies is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience using key conservation technologies for example but not limited to GIS, SMART, earth ranger, drone technology, wildlife camera traps etc.
• Experience in working with civil society organizations and the private sector is an added advantage

Required Skills and Competences:
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving ability
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-interest, multi-ethnic environment
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task under limited supervision