JOB DETAILS:

1. Number of vacancies: One (1)
   Duty Station: Project offices in Karenga District with regular travels to Kampala and
   project landscape.
   Duration: Five (5) years - Full-time with a probationary period of six (6) months

Purpose of the job
This position will provide overall technical expertise and oversee practical implementation
and execution of all the project components and support all the project personnel udder
his/her supervision to deliver on their roles. The Project Manager will be based in the targeted
landscape and will report to the Project Coordinator. The position will also provide technical
and operational leadership for the Project Management Unit (PMU). He/she will work with
the UWA, MTWA, the District Local Governments in the landscape, and all project
stakeholders including the project Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to ensure
strengthened, coordinated and effective implementation of the project.

Responsibilities and tasks

i. Providing technical leadership on implementation and delivery of project activities
ii. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with project participants,
partner agencies, local communities and government agencies through timely sharing
of accurate t information on project implementation progress.

iii. Overseeing project activities on wildlife management and conservation in accordance
with MTWA, UWA and UNEP policies and procedures, the project document,
approved work plans and budgets including participating in the development of work
plans and budgets for approval by the project steering committee.

iv. Developing and Monitoring the project performance plan according to the proposed
project indicators (logical framework) and a project Gantt Chart.

v. Preparing annual work plans and progress reports quarterly and annually for review
by MTWA, UWA and UNEP and approval by the TAC and PSC.

vi. Drafting memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and terms of reference (TOR) for
all partners and consultants, for review by the TAC, MTWA and UWA.

vii. Establishing proper financial management systems to ensure that project funds are
disbursed properly and expenditures are in accordance with the project document
and Public Finance Management Act, 2015

viii. Preparing and submitting quarterly progress and financial reports as required,
following all UNEP quality management system, MTWA and UWA administrative
processes.

ix. Overseeing the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan, project
sustainability plan and exit strategy to measure progress annually and report findings

Qualifications and experience
Education

i. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Natural Resource Management, Zoology,
Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, or Environmental

Science/Management from a recognized University/Institution.

ii. A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields or relevant qualification from a
recognized Institution

iii. A Postgraduate qualification in Project Planning and Management from a recognized
Institution

Experience

i. At least ten (10) years’ experience in practical wildlife or environment and natural
resource conservation and wildlife management, 5 of which should be in ecological
restoration project management from a reputable organisation.

ii. Experience in the management of UN agencies’ environment projects would be
beneficial.

iii. Working experience with Uganda government agencies and managing large
internationally funded projects and programmes will be an added advantage.

iv. Understanding of GEF finance and administrative procedures will be an added
advantage.

Knowledge

i. Project/programme management and implementation.

ii. Managing large multidisciplinary projects, transdisciplinary projects would be
beneficial.

iii. Wildlife management

iv. Ecological restoration.

v. Biodiversity Management.

vi. Conversant with wildlife management and conservation policies and laws

vii. Monitoring and evaluation of internationally funded projects.

viii. General government administrative procedures and processes.

ix. Financial and procurement administrative procedures.

Skills

i. Excellent Leadership and Management.

ii. Excellent Coordination and liaison skills.

iii. Excellent Organizational and planning skills.

iv. Excellent writing and communication skills (more than one Ugandan language will
be advantageous).

v. Programme and Project Management.

vi. Excellent English writing and communication skills.

vii. Competent decision-making skills.

viii. Strong drafting, editing, reporting and presentation skills.

ix. Advanced Computer Literacy.

Personal Attributes

i. Innovative and proactive.

ii. Ability to gather and analyse information.

iii. Proven leadership skills.

iv. Ability to work independently and in a team.

v. Good interpersonal relations skills.

vi. Ability to work effectively under extreme pressure.

vii. Conflict management and resolution.

viii. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

ix. Meticulous attention to detail; high levels of accuracy.

x. Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

xi. Facilitates and encourages open communication in the team, communicates
effectively.

Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the
link provided below not later than 21[st] October,2025. Hard copies will not
be accepted.

Instructions for submission

1. Follow the link https://tinyurl.com/MoTWAjobs2025 to start your application process
2. Attach a cover letter indicating your interest in the job you choose as well
   as the Curriculum Vitae, Academic Documents (Certificates and Transcripts)
   and appointment letters where applicable scanned as one pdf document (the
   system will not accept more than one file).