Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI) is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, established by Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute Act, 2016. The Mandate of UWRTI is: “Undertake research and training services for sustainable conservation and management of Uganda’s wildlife resources.

UWRTI, an equal opportunity employer wishes to recruit high caliber, self-motivated and result oriented Ugandan national to fill the positions below:

Senior Wildlife Research Officer-Ecological Monitoring

Salary Scale:                UWRTI 5 (Sc.)

Reports to:                    Principal Research Officer

Supervises:                   Research Officers

Job Purpose:              To assist the Principal Wildlife Research Officer in managing the

Research section and conducting research.

Key duties and responsibilities

The senior Wildlife Research Officer is expected to conduct ecological monitoring (Biodiversity inventories including indicators for conservation, Key wildlife species extinction, Species composition and diversity overtime of key species &impacts of buffer zone establishment and management). To achieve this, he /she is expected to:

Develop relevant bankable wildlife research project proposals

Support consultancy for wildlife research and conservation

Support dissemination of research findings

Support collaborative efforts for the uptake of research innovations

Support capacity building of staff in wildlife research

Update the data base on wildlife research

Prepare regular reports on ongoing/completed research projects

Supervise and appraise staff

Any other duties assigned incidental to his/her position

Person specifications

Minimum Qualifications

An honors bachelor degree of science (biological) environmental sciences, wildlife biology, wildlife tourism, natural resource management or related fields from recognized institution.

Master of Science in the above mentioned fields from recognized institution.

Strong knowledge and skills in ecological statistics for the position of Senior Wildlife Research officer-Ecological Monitoring.

Strong knowledge and skills in climate change mitigation for the position of Senior Wildlife Research officer- Climate Change.

At least two relevant peer reviewed publications for either climate change or ecological monitoring respectively.

Working Experience

Should possess progressive relevant working experience of 3 years, three of which should have been gained at Research Officer Level or equivalent from a reputable organization.

Competencies

Technical competences

Quantitative Research methods

Writing and publication skills

Analytical

ICT

Organisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Performance management and appraisal skills

Behavioral competences

Leadership

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Accountability

Concern for quality and standards

Innovativeness

Integrity

Team work

Application Procedure

Suitable candidates should submit applications online each with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) Referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of certified Academic Documents and relevant Appointment letters to the address below:

The Principal,

Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute,

P.O. Box 173, Kasese-Uganda

Tel: +256752830441/+256773416069

CLOSING DATE: 20^th February, 2023 at 5:00pm

NOTE:

Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIEDcopies of academic documents.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply

Those who responded to the previous advert in August, 2022 may not re-apply as their data is already captured.

All applications attached should be converted in a single pdf/rich file format

Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Job details can be accessed from uwrti.ac.ug/jobs/

Follow the application link: uwrti.ac.ug/apply-online/